Show HN: Auto Dismiss Mac OS "Allow <app> to find devices on local networks?"

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, privacy, automation, accessibility, swift

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

dontallow is a macOS agent that automatically dismisses the recurring 'Allow app to find devices on local networks?' privacy prompt by pressing the Don't Allow button via the Accessibility API. It addresses a real OS behavior quirk (prompts reappearing due to app bundle path changes) and provides pause, allowlist, and rule inspection commands. Well-documented and focused, though its usefulness is limited to macOS 15+ users who are bothered by this specific prompt.

Target audience: macOS power users and developers

Repository: https://github.com/johncassil/dontallow · Swift · MIT

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