MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

“MacDown” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.

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Description

Above message appears when trying to start the app after `brew install --cask macdown`. Saw similar error in past history but thought it was resolved.

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Research direction

Reproduce the launch failure after running `brew install --cask macdown`, then investigate how macOS handles the app's developer verification. Done means the installed MacDown app opens without the reported verification error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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