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Tiny Shield
tiny-shield · v1.17.0,11700 • auto-updates
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6.0
Control and monitor network connections
brew install --cask tiny-shield 16
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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
Version History
v1.17.0,117001d ago1.16.0,11600→1.17.0,11700
28d ago1.15.1,11501→1.16.0,11600
1mo ago1.14.0,11400→1.15.1,11501
2mo ago1.12.0,11200→1.14.0,11400
2mo ago1.11.0,11100→1.12.0,11200
3mo ago1.10.0,11000→1.11.0,11100
4mo ago1.9.0,10900→1.10.0,11000
4mo ago1.8.1,10801→1.9.0,10900
5mo ago1.8.0,10800→1.8.1,10801
Review
Mar 11, 2026Tiny Shield is a network monitoring and control tool that allows users to track and manage all traffic on their Mac. It offers features like real-time data capture, application blocking, and network insights, making it ideal for users concerned about privacy and security.
Controls and monitors network connections on macOS.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with recent updates, but a high number of open issues and unclear licensing raise concerns about stability and transparency.
Community: Limited community discussion with a single low-impact mention on Hacker News and no Reddit activity.
Pros
- + Monitors all network traffic in real-time.
- + Blocks specific applications or domains.
- + Provides detailed insights into network usage.
Cons
- - Significant number of open issues, including reliability concerns.
- - Lack of transparency regarding licensing and code.
Community Mentions
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