Show HN: Fennec – stop crackling on your Mac (OSS)

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, audio, system-utility, swift, menu-bar

Score: 7.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Fennec is a macOS menu-bar app that automatically detects and repairs Core Audio crackling by monitoring audio overload signals and restarting coreaudiod through a tightly scoped privileged helper. It stands out for its nuanced fault detection, safety checks, and verification of repairs, packaged in a well-documented, security-conscious design.

Target audience: macOS users, particularly developers and power users experiencing audio crackling under load

Repository: https://fennec.ludicrousdesigns.com/ · Swift · MIT

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