Description:
Inspect application bundles
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.4.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
macos
developer-tools
inspection
diagnostics
utilities
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Install:
brew install --cask apparency
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About:
Apparency is a macOS utility that provides a deep inspection of application bundles, revealing hidden metadata and structural details. It analyzes code signatures, entitlements, Info.plist contents, and sandboxing status to diagnose launch issues and verify app integrity. This tool is essential for developers and power users needing to understand how an application is configured and what resources it contains.
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Key Features:
- Detailed bundle structure and resource inspection
- Code signature and entitlement analysis
- Sandbox and runtime environment diagnostics
- Comprehensive Info.plist viewer
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Use Cases:
- Diagnosing why an application fails to launch or is rejected by Gatekeeper
- Verifying code signing and provisioning for distribution or security auditing
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Alternatives:
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codesign
– Command-line tool for verifying signatures, whereas Apparency provides a comprehensive GUI for all bundle aspects.
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PlistEdit Pro
– Advanced plist editor, while Apparency focuses on holistic bundle analysis rather than just editing.
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Mar 11, 2026 6:44pm |
1.4.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4a45748b |
| Aug 15, 2025 6:42pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
19d2ab23 |
| Jul 9, 2024 1:52pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3327ed45 |
| Feb 12, 2024 5:00pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a8d9a9fa |
| Feb 12, 2024 7:12am |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f2b004a8 |
| Nov 5, 2023 10:50am |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8c427682 |
| Nov 5, 2023 8:59am |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4a750c4a |
| Sep 23, 2023 5:56pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4452ebfa |
| Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
680592e0 |
| Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8c4a9050 |
| Apr 4, 2023 1:57pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
c2a786fc |
| Dec 12, 2022 5:55am |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4ad7d49e |
| Oct 23, 2022 12:51pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1545bca4 |
| Oct 8, 2022 4:06pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4a8afa85 |
| Oct 6, 2022 9:41pm |
1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7147fb50 |
| Oct 6, 2022 6:35am |
1.4.1,218 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f953eb27 |
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