GyulyVGC/sniffnet

Wrapper script is causing problems on macOS

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#197 opened on May 19, 2023

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Description

[!NOTE] We found out this issue to be related with the wrapper script that's giving admin privileges to the executable on macOS (needed to inspect a network adapter). This is causing several problems, such as the impossibility to close the app from the dock menu, minimize, and maximize the window.

To Reproduce Describe steps to reproduce the bug, e.g.:

  1. Open sniffnet
  2. Try to exit the app from Doc bar or force exit

Expected behavior To close app and it's all instances

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  • OS: MacOS

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rustshell
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Rustshell scriptingmacOS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Investigate the wrapper script (likely a shell script) that grants admin privileges to the sniffnet executable on macOS. The issue is that this script causes problems with closing the app from the dock. Look for the script in the repository (possibly under 'scripts/' or similar) and understand how it launches the app. Check existing comments for any proposed solutions. The fix may involve modifying the script to handle macOS window management properly or adjusting privileges without breaking standard app behavior.