mb21 / mb21/panwriter

macOS security warning when trying to open the app

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Description

On Mac OSX Catalina 0.6.5 needs permission to be run. A message similar to:
App can’t be opened because Apple can’t check it for malicious software is seen. Only administrators of the Mac can allow the app to run.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Reproduce the warning with Panwriter 0.6.5 on macOS Catalina, then inspect the macOS packaging and release configuration to determine how the app is signed or notarized. Done means a non-administrator can open the distributed app without the malicious-software warning.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, macos, typescript
Domain
desktop, release, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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