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macOS Gatekeeper blocks “Rustcast” - no workaround on MDM-managed devices #87

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Description

When launching Rustcast on macOS, the application is blocked by Gatekeeper. While macOS normally offers a “Open Anyway” option, this workaround is not available on MDM-managed devices (e.g. school or corporate Macs).
As a result, Rustcast cannot be used at all in managed environments, even when users explicitly trust the application.

Steps to Reproduce

  • Attempt to launch the application.
  • Gatekeeper blocks the app with a warning that it cannot be verified. On an MDM-controlled device, the “Open Anyway” / “Allow Anyway” option is unavailable or disabled by policy.

Impact

This issue prevents the use of Rustcast in managed macOS environments, which is a common setup in:

  • Educational institutions
  • Corporate IT environments
  • Organizations with security compliance requirements

Environment

  • macOS 26.2
  • Device managed via MDM

Suggested Fix

To resolve this issue, one of the following would be highly appreciated:

  • Proper macOS code signing with an Apple Developer ID
  • Notarization of the application by Apple

Thank you for looking into this. Please let me know if further details or testing are helpful.

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