v2020.1 - Security & Privacy

PowerKey version 2020.1:

• Adds a startup alert directing users to enable the needed permissions in System Preferences > Security & Privacy. #83 #81
  • Accessibility
  • Input Monitoring (10.15+)
• Updates project to Xcode 12
• Enables Hardened Runtime
• New versioning system: YEAR.RELEASE_NUMBER

PowerKey is available for purchase and download on GumRoad:
https://gum.co/powerkey

v1.6 - Touch Bar and Touch ID key support

PowerKey version 1.6.0 adds support for the Touch Bar and Touch ID key. #60 #54

This release also updates the project to Xcode 9.

PowerKey is available for purchase and download on GumRoad:
https://gum.co/powerkey

v1.5.2 - Update to Xcode 8, fix possible memory leak

PowerKey version 1.5.2 fixes the possible memory leak described in #45.

This release also updates the code and project with the latest changes from Xcode 8.

PowerKey is available for purchase on GumRoad:
https://gum.co/powerkey

Fixes:

#45 - Memory Leak?

v1.5.1 - Hide dock icon when PowerKey is launched at login.

PowerKey version 1.5.1 fixes an issue where the dock icon was displayed when PowerKey was opened at login. This update hides the dock icon until the app is "relaunched".

PowerKey is available for purchase on GumRoad:
https://gum.co/powerkey

Fixes:

• #35 - Option to always run Powerkey in background + not to show preferences dialog

v1.5 - Modifier Keys, Eject Support, DeveloperID signed app via Gumroad

Version 1.5 adds modifier key support when using PowerKey. For example, hold ⌘ to delete a line at a time, or ⌥ to delete a word.

Added support for remapping the Eject key on older Macs with an Eject key in place of Power.

Fixes #30, #29, #13, #12, #9, #6, #3, etc.

Additionally, a DeveloperID signed version of PowerKey is now available via Gumroad for $5. An app signed with a DeveloperID is much easier to install in modern versions of OS X.

https://gum.co/powerkey

I'm very excited to try out Gumroad as a Mac app distribution platform. Thanks in advance for trying it out.

PowerKey remains open source, so please feel free to clone the repo and build the app from Xcode if you prefer.

PowerKey v1.3

• PowerKey can now trigger shell scripts and AppleScripts. #19
• Added Help (aka Insert), Clear, and Enter as PowerKey options. #28

PowerKey v1.2

• Added link to the fix for OS X 10.9 Mavericks Power key Sleep behavior (Fixes #14)
• Updated Readme

To disable OS X 10.9's immediate Sleep behavior and make the Power key usable with PowerKey:

1. Update OS X to version 10.9.2 or greater.
2. Open Terminal.
3. Run the command: defaults write com.apple.loginwindow PowerButtonSleepsSystem -bool NO
4. Log out of your OS X account, then log back in.
5. Run PowerKey.app; pressing the key will now not immediately put your Mac to sleep.

PowerKey v1.1.1

• Added comments on Mavericks behavior.
• Added option to ignore the Power key (fixes #15).
• Still not working in OS X 10.9 (#14); see the following links for more info:
• http://openradar.appspot.com/radar?id=5845618530451456
• https://github.com/binchewer/power_fixer

Disable the power button completely:

• http://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1u5v5e/mavericks_power_button_fix/ceisg91

PowerKey v1.1

• Support for modifier keys [#9] [#12]
• F13 support [#7]

PowerKey v1.0.0

PowerKey v1.0.0

• Remap your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air's power key