CastleGuard

CastleGuard is a handy little app for macOS that helps keep your system secure. It’s all about checking on the apps you have installed and making sure they are playing by the rules. You know how macOS has some built-in security features? Well, one of these is sandboxing, which means apps can only do what they're allowed to do. CastleGuard lets you see if your apps are sandboxed and what permissions they have.

How CastleGuard Works

When you open up CastleGuard, it goes through your computer to find all the applications you've got. It’s a quick scan that happens every time you launch the app. Just a heads up, though: it won’t automatically refresh the list if you've uninstalled any apps since your last check.

User-Friendly Interface

The layout of CastleGuard is super easy to use! On the left side, you'll see a list of all your installed apps. Click on any app, and details pop up on the right side. This makes it really simple to find out what each app is doing.

What Information Does It Provide?

CastleGuard gives you some cool info about each application: you'll see its developer ID, version number, whether it's running or not, and even its process ID. Plus, each app has its own icon displayed next to it so you can spot them quickly.

Your Trust Matters

If an app isn’t sandboxed, CastleGuard will let you know that it could potentially do anything on your Mac. That means it's up to you to decide if you trust that app or want to keep it around.

Details About Permissions

If an application is sandboxed, CastleGuard lists out all the permissions it uses along with their status—whether they're enabled or not. There’s also an info panel where you can learn more about how each permission works and what kind of data the app can access.

Making Informed Choices

This information from CastleGuard is super useful because it helps you understand how each utility interacts with your system and what data it can handle. With this knowledge in hand, you'll be able to make informed choices about which apps to trust. Download CastleGuard now!