silentknight ☆
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Description:
Automatically checks computer's security
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.12,2025.06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @eclecticlight  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security macos auditing vulnerability system-utilities
Install: brew install --cask silentknight
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Routine security auditing for personal Macs
  • Verifying security posture on managed or new devices
  • Troubleshooting unexpected security warnings or behaviors
Alternatives:
  • KnockKnock – KnockKnock focuses on persistent malware and persistence locations, while SilentKnight provides a broader system security configuration overview.
  • macOS built-in tools – SilentKnight consolidates checks from various CLI tools (like csrutil) into a single, comprehensive GUI report.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 8, 2024 10:28pm 1.21,2022.06 0 VERSION_BUMP a2e830ea
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