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Free, open-source application firewall for macOS. Little Snitch alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI world map, rules manager, DNS over HTTPS, pf-based blocking. Signed, notarized, MIT licensed.

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🔥11DAYS TRENDING
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puresnitch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 152. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 152 stars a year. It ranks #545 among Swift repositories and #10,203 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

puresnitch is an open-source project written in Swift: Free, open-source application firewall for macOS. Little Snitch alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI world map, rules manager, DNS over HTTPS, pf-based blocking. Signed, notarized, MIT licensed.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in application-firewall, blocklist, dns-over-https. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/momenbasel/puresnitch.git
cd puresnitch

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

puresnitch 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.

🎯 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.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install puresnitch using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/momenbasel/puresnitch.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for puresnitch.

3

Import puresnitch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `puresnitch --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 145 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Swift for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Swift and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

momenbasel/puresnitch is currently ranked #10,203 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does puresnitch do? +

Free, open-source application firewall for macOS. Little Snitch alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI world map, rules manager, DNS over HTTPS, pf-based blocking. Signed, notarized, MIT licensed.

What language is puresnitch written in? +

The primary language is Swift. Topics include: application-firewall, blocklist, dns-over-https, dns-proxy, firewall.

Is puresnitch actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 5 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does puresnitch have? +

puresnitch has 152 stars and 10 forks on GitHub.

How does puresnitch rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 152 stars, momenbasel/puresnitch is ranked #10,203 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #545 among Swift projects.

What license is puresnitch distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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