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Lockdown

lockdown · v1.0.0 • deprecated

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6.0

Audits and remediates security configuration settings

brew install --cask lockdown
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30-day installs
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Install trend
Trust Score 1/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Lockdown is a security-focused tool that audits and remediates macOS security settings, offering automated fixes for enhanced system protection. It is ideal for users prioritizing system security and privacy.

Lockdown audits and remediates macOS security configuration settings to enhance system protection.

Maturity: The app is in early development (Version 1.0.0) with limited adoption (4 installs in 30 days).

Community: While there's significant discussion around Apple's Lockdown Mode on Hacker News, mentions of the Lockdown app itself are limited.

Pros

  • + Developed by a reputable security-focused organization, Objective-See.
  • + Provides clear guidance on enhancing system security.
  • + Offers automated remediation for identified security issues.

Cons

  • - Early in development with limited adoption.
  • - No auto-update feature for timely security patches.

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