Requesting macOS Privacy and Security Permissions for Your App

As I was building a simple app, I struggled with getting my app to show up in the privacy and security permissions sidebar. I need access the Input Monitoring or Accessibility APIs to listen to keyboard clicks and mouse movements. 1. The Code Signing Requirement ✍️ You cannot use a build signed with “Sign to run locally.” macOS’s security model requires your application to be properly signed with a valid Developer ID or Mac App Store certificate. For testing, this means your app must be part of a team and signed with a development certificate. ...

August 29, 2025