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SilentKnight for Mac

Automatically checks computer's security

Quick answer: SilentKnight is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask silentknight. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 45 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What SilentKnight is

SilentKnight is a utility for macOS: automatically checks computer's security.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install SilentKnight

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask silentknight.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SilentKnight on Mac?

Run brew install --cask silentknight in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is SilentKnight open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does SilentKnight run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is SilentKnight?

It was installed 45 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4806 in this catalogue.

What version of SilentKnight is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.02,2026.07.