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OverSight
See alerts when processes use your Mac's microphone or camera.
GPL-3.0 · Downloads from github.com
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- objective-see
- Verified
- 2026
About OverSight
OverSight monitors microphone and webcam activity and reports the processes involved. It provides another view into when applications begin accessing these devices.
The app's alerts help investigate unexpected access. Consult the official product documentation for supported hardware and current macOS behavior.
Information
- Source code
- objective-see/OverSight
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Website
- github.com
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Privacy & security
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/objective-see/OverSight
- github.com/objective-see/OverSight/blob/main/LICENSE.md
- github.com/objective-see/OverSight/blob/main/README.md
- github.com/objective-see/OverSight/releases
- icon.png: OverSight contributors. GPL-3.0; upstream app artwork, trademark rights retained..
License and artwork notices
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