Vallum
vallum · v5.1
Application firewall
brew install --cask vallum Trust Score 2/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026Vallum is a macOS application firewall designed to block unauthorized network connections, providing enhanced security by preventing Apple's built-in mechanisms from bypassing firewalls. It offers traffic monitoring and control, making it ideal for users concerned about privacy and security.
Blocks unauthorized network connections and prevents Apple from bypassing firewalls.
Maturity: The project shows some activity with recent commits, but limited community engagement and unresolved issues suggest it may still be maturing.
Community: There is limited discussion on Hacker News with mentions focused on its ability to prevent Apple from bypassing firewalls, but no significant community feedback elsewhere.
Pros
- + Dedicated firewall solution for macOS
- + Blocks Apple's mechanisms to bypass firewalls
- + Provides traffic monitoring and control
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Sparse community and limited forks
- - Unresolved issues may affect functionality
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