iharshitmaurya/HeyMac
๐ Your face is the password. Face unlock for your Mac's lock screen, plus App Lock for chosen apps. 100% on-device, built with Swift and Core ML.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#460
MOST-STARRED Swift
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
HeyMac gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 25. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 25 stars a year. It ranks #460 among Swift repositories and #8,177 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#490
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
HeyMac has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #490. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
HeyMac is an open-source project written in Swift: ๐ Your face is the password. Face unlock for your Mac's lock screen, plus App Lock for chosen apps. 100% on-device, built with Swift and Core ML.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in app-lock, appkit, apple-silicon. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
๐ฅ Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/iharshitmaurya/HeyMac.git
cd HeyMacโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
HeyMac coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
๐ฏ Production Use Cases
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
๐ Getting Started
Install HeyMac using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/iharshitmaurya/HeyMac.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for HeyMac.
Import HeyMac into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `HeyMac --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
iharshitmaurya/HeyMac is currently ranked #8,177 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HeyMac do? +
๐ Your face is the password. Face unlock for your Mac's lock screen, plus App Lock for chosen apps. 100% on-device, built with Swift and Core ML.
What language is HeyMac written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: app-lock, appkit, apple-silicon, biometrics, coreml.
Is HeyMac actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does HeyMac have? +
HeyMac has 25 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does HeyMac rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 25 stars, iharshitmaurya/HeyMac is ranked #8,177 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #460 among Swift projects.
What license is HeyMac distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
