Mac
Mac Experience
We created a focused Mac experience: one app in your menu bar. No clutter, no extra companion apps. PawBlock simply watches for curious paws and locks your Mac when it matters.
Menu bar protection
PawBlock lives in your Mac menu bar. One click opens settings; the rest of the time it runs quietly in the background, monitoring the keyboard and locking your Mac the moment it detects cat-like input. No dock icon, no clutter, just a small icon that has your back.
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PawBlock Version 1
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⌨️ How it works
PawBlock runs in your Mac’s menu bar and monitors keyboard activity. When it detects cat-like input (multiple keys at once, keys in a line, or rapid key spam), it triggers your system lock shortcut (e.g. Control+Command+Q) so your Mac locks immediately. You get back to a locked screen instead of a page full of random characters or accidental edits.
You can set sensitivity from 1 to 5 and optionally enable a counter that shows how many paw attacks were blocked. The app needs Accessibility permission so it can observe keyboard events and send the lock command. After a one-time setup in System Settings, it runs quietly in the background.
Features
Everything you need to keep your Mac safe from curious paws.
Menu bar app
Lives in your menu bar so it’s always on. Open settings with one click; no dock icon required. Stays out of the way until you need it.
Sensitivity
Adjust sensitivity from 1 (strict) to 5 (lenient). Tune it so normal typing isn’t affected but paw walks and spam are caught.
Paw counter
Optional counter of how many times PawBlock has locked your Mac. A fun way to see how often your cat has tried to take over.
Accessibility
Uses macOS Accessibility APIs to monitor keyboard input and trigger the lock. You enable it once in System Settings; no keylogging or data is stored.
Built with modern technology
Native Mac technologies that keep PawBlock fast and reliable.
Changelog
Recent updates and improvements
Milestones
Key moments in PawBlock's journey
19 February 2026
LatestPawBlock V1 is complete and available as a direct download.
Apple Review Feedback
10 February 2026Received feedback related to Accessibility usage under Guideline 2.4.5.
Development Started
5 February 2026The first internal build focused on menu bar monitoring and auto-lock behavior.
What's Next
Roadmap and share your feedback