KextViewer
MacInspect macOS Kernel Extensions for Security & Stability
Overview
KextViewer is a lightweight macOS utility for inspecting kernel extensions (kexts)—core OS components that extend functionality. It offers a user-friendly interface to view detailed kext info: version, bundle ID, load status, and associated files. Security-focused users and sysadmins rely on it to identify malicious/outdated kexts that risk system privacy or stability. With search/filter options, it simplifies locating specific extensions and verifying authenticity, making it essential for maintaining a secure, healthy macOS environment.
Key Features
- Detailed kext info (version, bundle ID, load status)
- Search/filter to locate specific extensions
- Authenticity verification for security checks
- Lightweight, no resource-heavy background processes
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free and open-source
- ⊕ Intuitive interface for non-technical users
- ⊕ Fast access to critical kext data
- ⊕ Useful for both casual users and sysadmins
Cons
- ⊖ No direct kext removal functionality
- ⊖ Requires admin privileges for full access
- ⊖ Limited advanced analytics features