Where Does WhatsYourSign Store Exceptions on Mac?
Where WhatsYourSign keeps code signing exceptions on Mac, and how to migrate them safely between Macs.
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WhatsYourSign adds code signing info to Finder with exceptions stored under the Objective-See vendor folder: allowlisted signers plus check history. A Finder extension surfaces them outside the app.
Copy exceptions with checks paused; the extension reinstalls per Mac and permissions never travel. Reach Library through Go to Folder. Reinstalls without copies reset every exception to defaults on new machines.
Where WhatsYourSign stores this, by platform
~/Library/Application Support/Objective-See/WhatsYourSign
Signing exceptions under the vendor folder in Library. Extension reinstalls per Mac. Pause checks before copying; re-grant permissions after.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move WhatsYourSign to a new Mac?
Copy the Objective-See data folder with checks paused, then reinstall the helper on the new Mac. Exceptions travel in files; enforcement needs the fresh install. Re-grant Full Disk Access after restoring.
Where are WhatsYourSign exceptions on disk?
Open WhatsYourSign results and read the exception list; the files mirror it. Exceptions live under the vendor folder in Library. The UI always shows the live set.
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