HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet

OS X Catalina issue: Apple cannot check it for malicious software

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#2398 opened on Jan 16, 2020

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Description

"ZeroNet” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

OS X 10.15.2

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktopsecurity
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.
1-3 hours
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.
clear
Prerequisites
macOScode signing
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the macOS notarization process for the ZeroNet app. The error indicates the app is not notarized for Catalina. Check the repository's build scripts (e.g., in the `Tools` or `packaging` directory) for macOS deployment steps. A potential fix could involve adding a notarization step or providing instructions to users to bypass Gatekeeper. Review comments for any prior attempts or solutions.