While searching for small tools today, I found they have built a bunch of open-source software for macOS, mostly related to privacy and security.

  • KnockKnock: See what background processes, daemons, launch items, kernel extensions, login items, browser plugins, and more are on your Mac. Much more detailed than “Login Items” (some software auto-starts in other ways).

  • LuLu: An open-source macOS network firewall that lets you control each application’s network connections in detail (similar to Hands Off!).

  • TaskExplorer: An enhanced task manager that shows app signatures, open files, network connections, and more. It can also search VirusTotal results by sha256 automatically.

  • Do Not Disturb: Prevents your Mac from being disturbed (yes, really). It can send alerts, run scripts, and detect device changes when someone opens your Mac’s lid.

  • BlockBlock: Blocks persistent installs in the background. RansomWhere detects file encryption behavior. There are also various standalone tools.

https://objective-see.org