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Description:
Admin rights switcher

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.5.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: privileges admin sudo security macos utilities

Install: brew install --cask privileges

About:
Privileges is a macOS utility that allows users to temporarily grant or revoke administrator rights without switching accounts. It provides a user-friendly interface to manage sudo access, enhancing security by minimizing the time spent with elevated privileges. This tool is ideal for users who need occasional admin access for system configuration or software installation.

Key Features:

Temporary admin rights elevation
One-click privilege revocation
Secure authentication via Touch ID or password
Menu bar integration for quick access
Audit logging of privilege changes

Use Cases:

Granting temporary admin rights for software installation
Performing system updates without maintaining constant elevated access
Securely managing privileges on shared or managed Macs

Alternatives:

sudo – Command-line only, requires terminal usage and manual command entry
Apple's built-in admin management – More complex user/group management without temporary elevation features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 4:30pm	2.4.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	3eda3a03