Show HN: PDFUnlock - Unlock password-protected PDFs right from Finder

Category: cli-tool

Tags: macos, pdf, security, privacy, desktop-app

Score: 3.7/10 (Innovation: 3, Technical: 3, Documentation: 4, Utility: 5)

PDFUnlock is a small macOS utility that removes password protection from PDF files directly via a Finder context menu, avoiding uploads to online services. It solves a common friction point for users handling sensitive documents, but is essentially a thin GUI wrapper around existing PDF libraries.

Target audience: macOS users, privacy-conscious individuals, office workers

Repository: https://shubhamjain.co/pdf-unlock/

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