kristovatlas/osx-config-check

Craft a command that disables Safari from being opened, but allows it to be updated

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#53 opened on Jun 16, 2016

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Description

Ideally I would encourage the user to disable Safari from being opened altogether.

Safari should still be updated normally in case the user enables it in the future.

It should come with an "undo" command to reverse the effect.

Previously I tried chmoding the .app folder, but no dice.

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Tech stack
shell
Domain
desktopsecurity
Issue type
feature
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.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
shell scriptingmacOS permissions
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate how to prevent Safari from launching while still allowing system updates. Look into macOS mechanisms like sandbox exec, launchctl, or modifying the application bundle. The issue notes that chmod on the .app folder did not work, so alternative approaches such as using a login hook or disabling via system preferences should be explored. Review similar open source tools like 'macOS Defaults' or 'Kext' for patterns.