LuLu v2.6 released: free open-source macOS firewall
LuLu is the free open-source macOS firewall that aims to block unauthorized (outgoing) network traffic unless explicitly approved by the user:
Full details and usage instructions can be found here.
Feature
100% freeAs in no ads, no time trials, no missing features. Because why not!?
And no, it doesn’t track, monitor, or spy on you – as that’d just be pure evil!
And no, it doesn’t track, monitor, or spy on you – as that’d just be pure evil!
open-source (non-commercial)The full source code for LuLu is available on GitHub. Such transparency allows anybody to audit its code, or understand exactly what is going on.
protectsLuLu aims to alert you whenever an unauthorized network connection is attempted. As such, it can generically detect malware, or be used to block legitimate applications that may be transmitting private data to remote servers.
simple“Do one thing, do it well!” LuLu is designed as simply as possible. Sure this means complex features may not be available, but it also means it’s easier to use and has a smaller attack surface!
enterprise-friendlyWant to know what network events are being detected? Or rules your users have added? LuLu provides simple mechanisms subscribe to such events, and stores data such as rules in an open, easily digestible manner.
Changelog v2.6
🆕 New Feature: Export/Import Rules (#557, #500, #439, #364, #334, #265)
Via the new Rules’ submenu you can now export rules (as JSON), or import them
🆕 New Feature: Cleanup Rules
Via the new Rules’ submenu you an now cleanup rules that point to (now) deleted items
🔐 Disk image now signed
📦 Improved handling of .bundle and .xpc bundles (#351)
🔎 Updated built-in Network Monitor, Netiquette (#555, #488)
🪟 Various UI improvements, including updating installation instructions
🔐 setConnectionCodeSigningRequirement used for XPC connections (macOS 13+)
