# Secretive for Mac

> SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave.

Secretive stores SSH keys in the Secure Enclave and asks for Touch ID before each use, so keys can't be copied off your Mac.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Max Goedjen
- Category: Security & Privacy
- Website: https://github.com/maxgoedjen/secretive
- Homebrew cask: secretive
- Source code: https://github.com/maxgoedjen/secretive
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 9.1k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/secretive/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask secretive
```

## Questions

### Is Secretive free?

Yes. Secretive is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at maxgoedjen/secretive.

### Where can I download Secretive for Mac?

Download Secretive from the developer's website (github.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Secretive from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask secretive`.

### What are good alternatives to Secretive?

Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are LuLu (open source), OverSight (open source), KnockKnock (open source) and Little Snitch (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Security & Privacy

- [LuLu](https://macworthy.com/apps/lulu/): The free, open-source outbound firewall. (Open source)
- [OverSight](https://macworthy.com/apps/oversight/): Know when your mic and camera turn on. (Open source)
- [KnockKnock](https://macworthy.com/apps/knockknock/): See what's persistently installed. (Open source)
- [Little Snitch](https://macworthy.com/apps/little-snitch/): See and control every network connection. (One-time purchase)
- [Strongbox](https://macworthy.com/apps/strongbox/): KeePass and Password Safe, made native. (Free + Pro)
- [Tailscale](https://macworthy.com/apps/tailscale/): A private network for all your devices. (Free + Pro)

## Collections

- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)
- [The developer's desk](https://macworthy.com/collections/developer-desk/)
- [Privacy first](https://macworthy.com/collections/privacy-first/)

Tags: ssh, secure enclave, open source