Apparency 3.0: macOS App Inspector for Developers and Power Users
By
Chris Messina
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Apparency 3.0 is a free, actively maintained macOS utility that allows users to inspect and analyze Mac applications by right-clicking them. The app reveals detailed information about app contents, versions, components, document types, extensions, security details (Gatekeeper, notarization, App Sandbox, signatures), entitlements, Info.plist files, and frameworks. It's particularly useful for developers and power users who need to examine app internals and security properties.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledApparency is one of those great niche Mac apps that's likely incredibly useful for a small subset of Mac developers and enthusiasts
Right-click any macOS app to reveal extensive details: contents, versions, components, document types, and extensions
View security info (Gatekeeper, notarization, App Sandbox, signatures), browse entitlements, and inspect Info.plist and frameworks
it's free and actively maintained!
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