Deadbolt
- macOS
Locks individual apps behind Touch ID — authenticate before opening Messages, Photos, or any app you choose
Deadbolt adds per-app authentication to macOS. Add any app to your protected list and it requires Touch ID (or password fallback) before you can see its windows. When a protected app gains foreground focus, Deadbolt immediately hides its windows — before content is visible — and presents an auth panel. Session modes let you choose: authenticate every time, once per session, or on a timer. Emergency lock (Cmd+Shift+L) seals everything instantly. Auto-locks on screen lock, sleep, and lid close. Stealth mode hides protected app content from Mission Control.
What it does
Who this is for
Anyone who shares a Mac or wants per-app privacy without locking the whole machine.
Specs
- Platform
- macOS
- Built With
- Swift & SwiftUI
- Requires
- macOS 13+
- Telemetry
- None
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