Show HN: PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock

Category: cli-tool

Tags: macos, security, touchid, privacy, menu-bar

Score: 5.5/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 5, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

PanicLock is a macOS utility that instantly locks the screen and temporarily disables TouchID, forcing password-only unlock via a menu bar click, hotkey, or laptop lid closure. It's interesting because it addresses a specific security concern—preventing biometric bypass during physical duress—with a clean, focused implementation.

Target audience: security-conscious mac users, developers, professionals handling sensitive data

Repository: https://github.com/paniclock/paniclock/ · Swift · MIT · 351 stars

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