System Requirements
- macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- ~50 MB disk space
- System Extension approval (prompted on first launch)
Installation
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1
Download & open
Download the .dmg file and drag Oaken Ward to your Applications folder.
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2
Approve the system extension
On first launch, macOS will ask you to approve the network extension in System Settings → Privacy & Security. This is required for network monitoring.
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3
You're protected
Oaken Ward appears in your menu bar. It immediately begins monitoring AI connections. No configuration needed.
Verification
Oaken Ward is:
- Notarized by Apple — verified free of malware
- Signed with Developer ID — tamper-proof distribution
- Auto-updating via Sparkle — you'll always have the latest version