boostsecurityio / boostsecurityio/bagel

Sign and notarize macOS release binaries

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Go
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Description

We're looking to deploy bagel to our macOS fleet via MDM (Kandji/Iru) and ran into an issue with the binaries being unsigned. Without an Apple Developer ID signature and notarization, Gatekeeper blocks execution on first run, requiring either a manual user approval or a post-install workaround to strip quarantine attributes.
Would you consider signing and notarizing the macOS release binaries? This would:

Allow MDM deployment without Gatekeeper workarounds
Provide a verifiable chain of custody for a tool that itself audits security posture
Make the Homebrew install path smoother for managed fleets

Happy to help test if needed. Thanks!

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Research direction

No files, tests, or release entry points are named. Start by locating how macOS binaries are built and published, then review the release workflow and its signing and notarization inputs. Done means the macOS artifacts are signed and notarized so managed installation no longer requires Gatekeeper workarounds.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, macos
Domain
cli, release, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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