If you discover a security vulnerability in ControllerKeys, please report it responsibly.
Do NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.
Instead, please report security issues by emailing the maintainer directly or using GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature.
When reporting a vulnerability, please include:
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact
- Any suggested fixes (optional)
- Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
- Initial Assessment: Within 1 week
- Resolution: Depends on severity and complexity
ControllerKeys requires macOS Accessibility permissions to function. This permission allows the app to:
- Simulate keyboard input
- Simulate mouse movement and clicks
- Simulate scroll events
The app does NOT:
- Log or record your keystrokes
- Transmit any data over the network
- Access files outside its sandbox
- Run any background processes when quit
The source code is publicly available specifically so users can verify the app's behavior before granting sensitive permissions. You are encouraged to:
- Audit the source code
- Build from source to verify the binary
- Report any concerns
Official releases are:
- Signed with an Apple Developer ID certificate
- Notarized by Apple
- Distributed via Gumroad
This ensures the binary hasn't been tampered with and matches what Apple has verified.
Only the latest version receives security updates. Please keep your installation up to date by downloading the newest release from Gumroad.