Mac binary signed

#1

I downloaded the MacOS package from https://manticoresearch.com/downloads/ and followed the instructions in https://docs.manticoresearch.com/latest/html/installation.html#installing-manticore-on-macos.

However, upon running bin/searchd I get this dialog from MacOS:

“searchd” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.
macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware.

I believe this is from Gatekeeper. I’m a MacPorts user though; otherwise, Homebrew installation would be an alternative method for me.

Are the MacOS packages not signed?

#2

Hi. Yes, not signed. We don’t yet actually provide packages for MacOS, just binaries.

Here are two things that can help:

  • Add an exception for Manticore apps:
    • In the Finder locate the app you want to open: searchd, indexer etc.
    • Control-click the app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu
    • Click Open
      The app is saved as an exception to your security settings, and you can open it in the future by double-clicking it or from cli, just as you can with any authorised app
  • Or you can use our official docker image https://hub.docker.com/r/manticoresearch/manticore
#3

Thanks @Sergey. Is there a possibility that a signed version be released in the future?

#4

Sure, we should eventually pack that as a .dmg and sign it properly. It’s just that not many people are using Manticore on Mac and there’s also HomeBrew.

#5

Cool. Thanks, @Sergey!