tiny-shield ☆
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Description:
Control and monitor network connections
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.0,10700@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking firewall privacy security monitoring
Install: brew install --cask tiny-shield
About:
Tiny Shield is a network utility that allows users to control and monitor network connections on macOS. It provides a user-friendly interface to manage firewall rules, block unwanted traffic, and analyze network activity in real-time. The tool's main value proposition is enhancing privacy and security by giving users granular control over which applications can access the internet.
Key Features:
  • Real-time network traffic monitoring
  • Application-based firewall rules
  • Simple and intuitive user interface
  • Connection logging and analysis
Use Cases:
  • Preventing specific apps from phoning home or accessing the internet
  • Monitoring network activity to detect suspicious behavior
  • Managing outbound connections for enhanced privacy
Alternatives:
  • Little Snitch – More comprehensive but significantly more expensive and complex
  • Lulu – Free and open-source alternative with similar core functionality
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 19, 2025 8:02pm 1.4.0,10400 0 VERSION_BUMP e9f73dd5
Aug 26, 2025 2:15pm 1.3.0,10300 0 VERSION_BUMP cf0a4c85
Aug 18, 2025 2:09pm 1.2.1,10201 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f692b86
Aug 7, 2025 7:54pm 1.2.0,10200 0 VERSION_BUMP a345b68f
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