FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about ShieldKit.
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium tiers.
Yes. All four detection engines run entirely on your Mac. No internet connection is needed to scan files. Threat databases are bundled with the app and updated with each release.
ShieldKit requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
No. ShieldKit collects no personal data, telemetry, analytics, or crash reports. Your files never leave your machine. The only network activity is checking for app updates via Sparkle.
macOS's built-in XProtect provides basic signature-based detection. ShieldKit adds YARA rule scanning, behavioral analysis, code signing verification, and real-time filesystem monitoring for significantly broader coverage.
Yes. ShieldKit is signed with a valid Apple Developer ID and notarized through Apple's notarization service, so you won't see Gatekeeper warnings.
You can reach out via the contact details on our website. We welcome feedback and feature suggestions from the community.
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