Lockapp vlv

LockApp-vlv is a native macOS utility built with Swift, AppKit, and SwiftUI. It lets you choose installed apps and protect them behind a password screen when they become active.
The app runs from the menu bar, stores the master password in macOS Keychain, and keeps protected app metadata locally in macOS preferences. It does not require an account, cloud sync, or subscription.
The public macOS ZIP is ad-hoc signed only. It is not signed with an Apple Developer ID certificate and is not notarized by Apple, so macOS Gatekeeper may show a warning on first launch.

Features

Native macOS app built with Swift, AppKit, and SwiftUI
Menu bar app with password-gated protected app list
Add installed .app bundles to protection list
Full-screen password overlay when a protected app becomes active
One master password stored in macOS Keychain
Local-only preferences and protected app metadata
Optional launch at login
English UI by default
Spanish (Mexico) UI available in Settings
Custom menu bar icon choices
Shortcut to close protected app: Shift + Option + Command + Esc
Free and MIT licensed

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