Mac Permission Popup Silencer

Auto-dismisses repetitive macOS permission dialogs like 'Allow app to find devices on local networks' and logs what it closed

Problem

The 'Allow <app> to find devices on local networks?' popup constantly interrupts typing on macOS, and there is no global setting to disable it. Similar permission prompts for location, notifications, and Bluetooth also appear mid-focus. Users almost never want to allow these but must dismiss them manually again and again.

Solution

A menu bar utility that watches for and auto-closes specified system permission popups after a configurable delay (e.g., 1/4 second). It logs each auto-dismissed app and permission type, offers a whitelist to keep prompts you actually need, and has a one-click pause.

Users

Mac power users, developers, designers, and writers who have zero tolerance for popup interruptions

MVP

Auto-close local network permission popups; configurable delay and whitelist; menu bar toggle and recent log; launch at login

Revenue

One-time purchase (e.g., $5–8); free tier handles only local network popups, paid unlocks all popup types and log export

Why now

The macOS permission popup problem has persisted for years with no official global switch. A solo developer can ship a stable Swift tool in a few weeks, and a recent Show HN already validates demand.