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OverSight for Mac

Monitors computer mic and webcam

Quick answer: OverSight is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask oversight. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 188 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OverSight is

OverSight is a utility for macOS: monitors computer mic and webcam.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://objective-see.org/products/oversight.html.

How to install OverSight

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask oversight.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OverSight on Mac?

Run brew install --cask oversight in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OverSight open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (objective-see/OverSight), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OverSight run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OverSight?

It was installed 188 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2553 in this catalogue.

What version of OverSight is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.0.