Mac Catalyst Guide
Silicon Secure runs as a native Mac app via Mac Catalyst, bringing your full vault to macOS with keyboard shortcuts, Touch ID unlock, and a Safari extension for in-browser password filling.
Requirements
Silicon Secure for Mac requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It runs on both Apple Silicon (M1 and later) and Intel Macs. The app is a universal purchase on the App Store â if you've already bought Silicon Secure on iOS, it's available on your Mac at no additional cost.
Getting Started on Mac
Download Silicon Secure from the Mac App Store. On first launch, you'll be prompted for your master password to unlock your vault. If you have iCloud sync enabled on your iPhone or iPad, your vault will already be populated once you sign in â no manual transfer needed.
The Mac version shares the same vault as your iOS devices when iCloud sync is enabled. Changes on Mac sync to iPhone and iPad automatically, and vice versa.
Touch ID Unlock
On Macs with a Touch ID button (MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID), you can unlock Silicon Secure with your fingerprint instead of typing your master password each time.
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Open Silicon Secure Preferences
From the menu bar, go to Silicon Secure â Settings, or press â,.
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Enable Touch ID
In the Security section, toggle on Unlock with Touch ID. macOS will ask you to authenticate with Touch ID to confirm. Your master password is stored securely in the macOS Keychain and retrieved only when Touch ID succeeds.
Apple Watch unlock
On Macs that support Apple Watch unlock, you can also unlock Silicon Secure by double-clicking the side button on your Apple Watch when it's on your wrist â the same way you unlock your Mac.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Silicon Secure on Mac supports a full set of keyboard shortcuts so you can navigate your vault without reaching for the mouse.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New vault entry | âN |
| Lock vault immediately | âL |
| Search vault | âF |
| Open Settings / Preferences | â, |
| Copy password for selected entry | âC |
| Edit selected entry | âE |
| Close window | âW |
| Quit Silicon Secure | âQ |
Lock when stepping away
Get in the habit of pressing âL whenever you step away from your Mac. It locks the vault instantly so no one can browse your passwords while you're away, even if your Mac is still awake.
Menu Bar
All major actions are available from the Silicon Secure menu in the macOS menu bar. This includes vault operations (New Entry, Lock Vault), Edit commands (Copy, Select All), and Window controls. Standard macOS menu bar conventions apply throughout.
Window Management
Silicon Secure on Mac supports standard macOS window behaviors: resize, minimize, full screen, and Split View. The app adapts its layout as the window narrows â the sidebar collapses into a compact mode at smaller window sizes, similar to how other Mac Catalyst apps handle narrow windows.
You can have the vault list and an entry detail view side by side when the window is wide enough, which is useful when referencing multiple credentials quickly.
Auto-Lock on Mac
Silicon Secure automatically locks the vault when the Mac's screen locks or the screensaver activates, and after a configurable idle timeout. You can adjust the auto-lock timeout in Settings â Security â Auto-Lock. The setting syncs independently on Mac â you can have a longer timeout on Mac and a shorter one on iPhone if you prefer.
Safari Extension
The Safari extension provides inline password filling directly from the Safari toolbar â without needing to switch to the Silicon Secure app window. See the dedicated Safari Extension guide for setup and usage instructions.
Drag and Drop
On Mac, you can drag vault entries between categories in the sidebar to reorganize them. You can also drag to reorder entries within a list when in sorted-by-manual order. Standard macOS drag-and-drop conventions apply.