Permission Lens

Permission Lens - Privacy Monitoring for Mac Stay Aware of Your Privacy Permission Lens is a lightweight menu bar app that shows you exactly when your camera and microphone are being used. Know which apps are recording, for how long, and when. Real-Time Monitoring Camera Tracking - Instant detection when your camera LED turns on Microphone Tracking - Know when apps access your microphone Live Timeline - See every recording session with precise timestamps and durations Per-App Detection - Track which specific apps are recording Complete Privacy History Detailed Timeline - Full history of all recording events Duration Tracking - See exactly how long each app recorded Search & Filter - Find specific apps or time periods Export to CSV - Keep your own records in Excel or Numbers Smart Notifications Recording Alerts - Get notified when recording starts (customizable) Tap to View - Tap any notification to open your timeline Respects Focus Mode - Works with Do Not Disturb settings Designed for Your Workflow Menu Bar App - Always accessible, never in the way Launch at Login - Automatic protection when you start your Mac Zero Permissions - Works without requesting camera/microphone access Lightweight - Minimal system resources, maximum privacy awareness Why Permission Lens? In an age of video calls, screen recordings, and voice assistants, your camera and microphone are accessed more than ever. Permission Lens gives you complete visibility into when and how your devices are being used. Whether you're concerned about privacy, need to track recording usage for compliance, or simply want peace of mind, Permission Lens provides the transparency you need. Perfect For: Remote workers in frequent video calls Privacy-conscious Mac users Content creators tracking recording sessions Anyone who wants to know when they're being recorded Key Features at a Glance: - Real-time camera and microphone monitoring - Complete timeline with search and filters - Export data to CSV - Smart notifications (customizable) - Launch at login - Clean, native macOS design - No permissions required - App Store sandbox compliant Take control of your privacy. Know when you're being recorded.