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[GH-ISSUE #584] Mac application won't launch due to verification problem #346

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opened 2026-02-28 14:32:21 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

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2026-02-28 14:32:21 +03:00

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Originally created by @justinmayer on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jpochyla/psst/issues/584

Describe the bug

The Mac application (version 0.1.0, 20250130.220453) refuses to launch due to a signing/verification problem. The error message displayed says:

"Psst" Not Opened. Apple could not verify "Psst" is free of malware that may harm your Mac or
compromise your privacy.

The only options at that point are: Done (i.e., quit) and Move to Trash

To Reproduce

Install the Mac application via either of the following methods:

Download the DMG via the link on the README, copy the application to /Applications/, and attempt to launch the application.
Install the Homebrew cask via brew install --cask psst and attempt to launch the application.

Expected behavior

I expect the Psst Mac application to launch.

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OS: MacOS
Version: 15.3 Sequoia

Additional context

Related issues: #53, #314

Originally created by @justinmayer on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jpochyla/psst/issues/584 **Describe the bug** The Mac application (version 0.1.0, 20250130.220453) refuses to launch due to a signing/verification problem. The error message displayed says: > "Psst" Not Opened. Apple could not verify "Psst" is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy. The only options at that point are: **Done** (i.e., quit) and **Move to Trash** **To Reproduce** Install the Mac application via either of the following methods: - [Download the DMG via the link on the README](https://nightly.link/jpochyla/psst/workflows/build/main/Psst.dmg.zip), copy the application to `/Applications/`, and attempt to launch the application. - Install the Homebrew cask via `brew install --cask psst` and attempt to launch the application. **Expected behavior** I expect the Psst Mac application to launch. **Screenshots** ![Error Dialog](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cd5d8f5f-c87c-4524-ab3c-4ac05aca1c76) **Environment** - OS: MacOS - Version: 15.3 Sequoia **Additional context** Related issues: #53, #314

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2026-02-28 14:32:21 +03:00

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kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:32:22 +03:00

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@jacksongoode commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025):

Yeah, Sequoia made this harder to download apps that weren't signed and authorized by Apple. I think you can

Go to the Finder and click Go > Applications.
Now, control-click an app you’d like to open and choose Open from the menu that appears.

Or take another approach:

https://iboysoft.com/tips/allow-apps-to-run-sequoia.html

This isn't unique to Psst but to all unsigned apps.

@jacksongoode commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025): Yeah, Sequoia made this harder to download apps that weren't signed and authorized by Apple. I think you can - Go to the Finder and click Go > Applications. - Now, control-click an app you’d like to open and choose Open from the menu that appears. Or take another approach: https://iboysoft.com/tips/allow-apps-to-run-sequoia.html This isn't unique to Psst but to all unsigned apps.

kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:32:22 +03:00

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@Rulikkk commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2025):

Control-click method did not work for me, had to go to system settings → privacy (scroll to bottom) → allow opening psst; then it worked

@Rulikkk commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2025): Control-click method did not work for me, had to go to `system settings → privacy (scroll to bottom) → allow opening psst`; then it worked

kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:32:23 +03:00

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@jacksongoode commented on GitHub (Mar 22, 2025):

Yeah this is standard with unsigned applications, so I'll end up closing this as not unique to Psst.

@jacksongoode commented on GitHub (Mar 22, 2025): Yeah this is standard with unsigned applications, so I'll end up closing this as not unique to Psst.

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-28 14:33:12 +03:00

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