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unlox · v3.0.4.2 • deprecated
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5.5
Unlock your computer with your fingerprint
brew install --cask unlox -
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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, 2026Unlox allows users to unlock their Mac with a fingerprint, offering a seamless and secure authentication experience. It benefits users seeking a convenient alternative to typing passwords or using biometric authentication built into macOS.
Enables users to unlock their Mac using a fingerprint scanner.
Maturity: The project appears inactive, with no updates since 2010 and limited community engagement.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Provides a quick and convenient way to unlock your Mac using a fingerprint.
- + Simplifies authentication for users who prefer biometric methods.
- + Could enhance security by reducing reliance on passwords.
Cons
- - No auto-updates, raising concerns about security and compatibility.
- - Inactive project with no recent development or community support.
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