Every time I download a software form a small community that provides cool apps for totally free, I have to approve it in settings. what a pain!
Is there a way to overcome this via some deep settings?
Suggestion: It seems to me there should be a 3rd option. "Any developers" ?
The "3rd option" is to control-click on the app's icon and choose "Open" from the menu that opens.
There is a hidden "third option" to allow apps from any developer, but exposing that option is a bad idea. It's better to approve each app that isn't properly signed by using the steps posted by dialabrain.
If you really want to expose the third option, first take a quick read on Gatekeeper and what it does. Choosing the hidden third option, and allowing apps from all developers to run, will disable Gatekeeper and make your Mac considerably less secure.
If you really want to disable Gatekeeper and allow all apps to run without authorization, run this command in Terminal while logged in as an admin user (assuming macOS Monterey): sudo spctl --global-disable
To re-enable Gatekeeper (strongly recommended), run this command instead: sudo spctl --global-enable
Why not choose the 2nd option?
Thank you Encryptor5000 that is exactly what I was looking for.
A really bad idea to leave Gatekeeper disabled.
App verification. How to overcome approval for each app from an independent developer? .
