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Bug: macOS Gatekeeper blocks app with “Apple could not verify…” warning #59

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@yashypsoft

Description

When opening the packaged macOS app, Gatekeeper shows the following warning:

Apple could not verify “lil agents.app” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

The app cannot be opened normally because it is not notarized/signed correctly for macOS distribution.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Download lil agents.app
  2. Open the app on macOS
  3. Observe Gatekeeper security warning

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Actual Result

macOS blocks the app with:

Apple could not verify “lil agents.app” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

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Expected Result

The app should open without Gatekeeper warnings after proper code signing and notarization.

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Environment

  • OS: macOS
  • App: lil agents.app

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Possible Cause

The application bundle is likely:

  • unsigned
  • signed with an invalid certificate
  • or not notarized with Apple

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