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Micro Snitch
micro-snitch · v1.6.1 • auto-updates
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Monitors and reports any microphone and camera activity
brew install --cask micro-snitch 64
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Install trend
Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Micro Snitch is a privacy-focused tool that alerts users to any microphone or camera activity, providing real-time monitoring to protect against unauthorized access. It benefits users concerned about privacy and security on their macOS devices.
Monitors and alerts users to any microphone or camera usage on their macOS device.
Maturity: The project shows signs of maintenance with recent updates, though community engagement is low.
Community: Hacker News mentions, particularly a 2018 post, indicate interest and utility, but recent discussion is lacking.
Pros
- + Dedicated privacy tool with real-time monitoring
- + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current
- + Clean and user-friendly interface
Cons
- - Lack of transparency regarding license and development details
- - Minimal community support or discussion
Community Mentions
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