macOS desktop applications can now use WebAuthn, and open-source tools have made development much easier.

TokenomicsTrapper · 2026-01-13T13:42:55+00:00

Recently, a team open-sourced the tool "electron-webauthn-mac," aimed at providing convenience for Electron application developers on macOS. It integrates features such as Touch ID and iCloud Keychain, simplifying the development process of WebAuthn and password management, and enhancing security and usability.

TokenomicsTrapper

2026-01-13 13:42:55

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【CryptoWorld】Recently, a team open-sourced a tool called “electron-webauthn-mac,” specifically designed for developers running Electron applications on macOS. This tool integrates all of Apple’s ecosystem features—Touch ID, iCloud Keychain, cross-device password synchronization—all accessible.

In simple terms, previously, if developers wanted to integrate WebAuthn and password management into desktop applications, they had to write a bunch of platform-specific native code, which was particularly cumbersome. This open-source solution provides a clear, auditable, and reproducible pathway—eliminating the need to deal with complex platform-related logic, ready to use out of the box.

For developers working on wallets and security applications, this obviously saves a lot of effort. Especially in biometric encryption, it leverages system-level capabilities, ensuring security.

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AirdropJunkie

· 11h ago

Wow, someone finally got this sorted out. Previously, adapting the desktop wallet for Mac was really hellish. Now, just use Apple's biometric authentication to save the hassle.

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GmGnSleeper

· 01-13 14:07

Open source really saves lives. In the past, repetitive tasks wasted time, but now we can directly use system-level biometric authentication, making wallet security much more worry-free.

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0xSherlock

· 01-13 14:00

Apple finally remembers to make developers more comfortable. It would have been better if this tool had come out earlier, saving us from struggling for a long time with biometric features on macOS.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 01-13 13:56

Finally, someone is standing up for Mac developers. Developing WebAuthn on your own is really frustrating.

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FUD_Vaccinated

· 01-13 13:53

Oh no, another open-source savior, the spring for Mac developers is here Now you don't have to write a bunch of crappy code yourself, just use the system's Touch ID, so comfortable. Building wallet apps is indeed much easier, as Apple handles the biometric filtering themselves, making it more reliable and saving the trouble of dealing with security audits and other annoying stuff... But I wonder if someone will mess up the way to use this tool again, haha

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ApeWithNoChain

· 01-13 13:43

Damn, there's big news in the open-source world again. Mac developers are really going to enjoy this, no more hacking together those messy native codes. WebAuthn is definitely the trend, especially for security-conscious applications like wallets... It's good, but I'm still a bit worried about ecosystem fragmentation. It was about time for this, saving time is saving money. Who doesn't love using system-level biometric authentication? This round of open-source efforts is really impressive, but the guys auditing the code need to step up. Apple's ecosystem integration is so powerful, but I wonder how good the compatibility is. It seems like it still needs some polishing.

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