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Panic Button for Your Mac.

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   PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock▲265

   I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/

   Apr 2026 · github.com

2. 2PM
   PanicLock – macOS has no Touch ID kill switch like iOS, so I built one▲10

   Feb 2026 · github.com

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   PanicMode▲82

   Protect your screen in public with one shortcut

   May 2026 · panicmode.app

4. 4
   MacID▲204

   Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

   2015

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   Finderlock▲80

   Lock Mac files in Finder with Touch ID & AES-256

   May 2026 · finderlock.com

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   Laplock▲141

   Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

   2014

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   MacBook Alarm▲501

   Laptop 👩‍💻 Theft 🚨 Protection

   2018

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   KeyTouch▲224

   Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

   2015

9. 9
   FingerKey▲158

   Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

   2014

10. 10
    1Password 7 for Mac and Windows▲550

    Save your passwords and log in to sites with a single click

    2018

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    NothingHere▲314

    A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen

    Mar 2026 · solee0524.github.io

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    Capsomnia▲158

    Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed

    Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com

13. 13
    Unlox▲131

    Unlock your Mac with your fingerprint, wrist or face 🔒

    2018

14. 14
    CapslockMute▲179

    The fastest way to mute yourself on video calls

    Jan 2026

15. 15
    Unlock▲77

    Incredibly reliable smart lock

    2019

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    Knock 2.0▲176

    Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

    2015

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    HyperCaps for macOS▲122

    Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity

    Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com

18. 18
    Lockish▲3

    App protection with Touch ID

    Feb 2026 · appish.app

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    Near Lock▲118

    A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

    2015

20. 20
    Touch Bar Timer▲186

    A little stopwatch for your Mac's touch bar

    2018

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    Pareto Security▲157

    Avoid common security mistakes on your Mac

    2021

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    Knock▲35

    A safer login. Knock your iPhone to unlock your Mac

    2014

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    LockItUp▲141

    Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch

    2015

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    Unlock▲73

    Never Unlock your Mac again

    2018

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