Description:
Automatically checks computer's security
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.14,2026.03@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@eclecticlight |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
macos
auditing
vulnerability
system-utilities
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Install:
brew install --cask silentknight
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About:
SilentKnight is a utility that automatically checks your Mac's security settings and data stores for known vulnerabilities. It provides a clear report on the status of SIP, Gatekeeper, and other critical security features. This tool helps users proactively identify potential security exposures without requiring deep technical expertise.
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Key Features:
- Automated security configuration checks
- Reports on SIP, Gatekeeper, and XProtect status
- Checks for known malware and adware signatures
- Generates a detailed, easy-to-read security report
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Use Cases:
- Routine security auditing for personal Macs
- Verifying security posture on managed or new devices
- Troubleshooting unexpected security warnings or behaviors
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Alternatives:
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KnockKnock
– KnockKnock focuses on persistent malware and persistence locations, while SilentKnight provides a broader system security configuration overview.
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macOS built-in tools
– SilentKnight consolidates checks from various CLI tools (like csrutil) into a single, comprehensive GUI report.
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Mar 13, 2026 4:39pm |
2.14,2026.03 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
10895784 |
| Mar 12, 2026 4:34pm |
2.13,2026.03 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a47a741b |
| Aug 8, 2024 10:28pm |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a2e830ea |
| Nov 12, 2023 10:44am |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7fa6ee5e |
| Jun 15, 2023 5:09pm |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
54711254 |
| Mar 23, 2023 1:28am |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4e9509a5 |
| Dec 27, 2022 8:24pm |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5175ef05 |
| Nov 5, 2022 10:44am |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5cf5ead0 |
| Oct 31, 2022 6:44am |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7169d7bf |
| Oct 17, 2022 4:25pm |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
bfa2b5e4 |
| Oct 14, 2022 7:17am |
1.21,2022.06 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
54adb226 |
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