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Show HN: PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID → password unlock

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Summary

PanicLock is a macOS menu bar utility that instantly disables Touch ID and locks the screen, including a close-lid lock feature. The GitHub repo provides user-facing features, usage guidance, build and uninstall steps, and a security-focused design with an MIT license. It serves as a practical example of local, privilege-managed security tooling, with potential privacy benefits and considerations for dual-use risk.

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