From aa535d5628c9762e077d8606295d563d4715c3ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ricardo da Verdade Silva Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 10:17:39 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Adds instruction to open on macos after instaling using homebrew (#2518) --- README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dfe23d18..9f9d35b4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -350,6 +350,18 @@ There are packages available in the repository of some Linux distributions: - [MacPorts](https://www.macports.org): `sudo port selfupdate && sudo port install flameshot` - [Homebrew](https://brew.sh): `brew install --cask flameshot` +**Note** that because of macOS security features, you may not be able to open flameshot when installed using brew. +If you see the message `“flameshot” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.` you will need to +follow the steps below: +1. Go to system preferences -> security & privacy; +1. Click on the `General` tab; +1. Click on the lock and authenticate; +1. In the section `Allow apps downloaded from` select the option `App Store and identified developers`; +1. Click on the button `Open Anyway` close to the message `"flameshot" was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer`; +1. Click the `Open` button in the popup. + +After following all those steps above, `flameshot` will open without problems in your Mac. + ### Windows - [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/packages/flameshot)