johncassil/dontallow
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What it is
A macOS background agent that automatically presses Don't Allow on the system prompt asking whether an app may find devices on local networks. It watches for the dialog through Accessibility, supports pause, allowlist and dry-run modes, and runs as a launchd agent that survives…
Who it's for
macOS users and administrators who are repeatedly shown Local Network permission prompts for apps they do not use
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brew install johncassil/tap/dontallowFrom its README. Check it there before running it.
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- On the Hacker News front page on 29 Oct 2026
On Hacker News
- Show HN: Auto Dismiss Mac OS "Allow <app> to find devices on local networks?"120 points · 91 comments · 29 Oct 2026
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