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@nixCraft@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

This blog post details the steps to disable XProtect on macOS. XProtect checks for known malicious content whenever:
- An app is first launched.
- An app has been modified in the file system.
- XProtect signatures are updated.
Please do not disable XProtect/Gatekeeper just to speed up Rust binaries or compile times on macOS. This is poor advice, similar to the many forum posts or tutorials that suggest disabling SELinux on Linux to solve minor configuration issues

https://nnethercote.github.io/2025/09/04/faster-rust-builds-on-mac.html

@Federation_Bot replied · 2 months ago

@nixCraft 💯 Definitely don’t disable this unless you know what you’re doing.

Typical XProtect‑induced delay is only 500–4000 ms and only for custom compiled, unsigned code.

@MisterWanko@mastodon.social replied · 2 months ago

@nixCraft if you air-gap temporarily, wouldn't it be safe to disable those checks for your own personal compilations?

@Federation_Bot replied · 2 months ago

@nixCraft “Your voice reaches millions. Some of us just need a little hope. Thank you.”

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