Show HN: Shortfuse – Make macOS permissions expire automatically

Category: security

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

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 5, Documentation: 3, Utility: 5)

Shortfuse is a macOS app that lets users set time-based expiration for app permissions, such as microphone access, and review permissions grouped by app. It addresses privacy concerns by automatically revoking permissions after a set duration or when an app quits.

Target audience: macOS users concerned about privacy, security-conscious individuals, developers testing permission flows

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