Show HN: I built a free Mac app locker because AppLocker ($18) freezes Macs

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, security, privacy, swift, authentication

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

MakLock is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that locks applications using Touch ID, Apple Watch proximity, or a password. It's interesting because it leverages non-App Store distribution to overcome sandbox limitations of paid alternatives, offering features like full-screen multi-monitor overlays, auto-locking on idle/sleep, and a panic key for safety.

Target audience: macos users, security-conscious individuals, developers

Repository: https://github.com/dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock · Swift · MIT · 29 stars

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