OverSight
OverSight is a lightweight macOS privacy utility that monitors and reports real-time access to your Mac's microphone, camera, and screen by running applications. It displays which apps are currently accessing these sensitive inputs and allows you to instantly block access, functioning as a privacy dashboard and focus aid. The app is designed for remote workers, security-conscious users, creative professionals, and students who want granular control over their Mac's sensory inputs. OverSight uses public macOS APIs rather than kernel extensions to function.
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1 suggestionOverSight has been discontinued by its developer — the RoaringApps database marks it as end-of-life and no longer supported. While the search results indicate that a version with a Universal Binary and native Apple Silicon support was once available, the app's development is complete and no further updates are being released. The Intel build will continue to run under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), so the app will stop working entirely on that release. Given that OverSight is no longer maintained, you should plan to transition to an actively developed alternative. Recommended native Apple Silicon options include Micro Snitch (which similarly alerts you to camera and microphone access) or macOS's own Privacy Dashboard in System Preferences, which has been significantly expanded in recent releases and now offers granular monitoring and blocking of sensitive inputs without needing a third-party tool.
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