Get Rid of macOS15 (Sequoia) Monthly Screen Recording Permission Alert

Apple has acted like a know-it-all for a long time, but this time, it’s gone too far. In macOS 15 (Sequoia—a questionable name choice), Apple now forces users to confirm screen recording permissions monthly, with no option to approve it permanently. Users aren’t clueless; they are the rightful masters of their computers. They understand which applications need screen access and are fully aware of the privacy implications of granting recording permissions. If Apple insists on babysitting its customers, a single alert should suffice. And if Apple is so determined to teach noobs about Apple values, why not include an “Allow Forever” option for pro users?

As a way to counter Apple’s arrogance, here’s a workaround:

  1. Open the plist file ~/Library/Group\ Containers/group.com.apple.replayd/ScreenCaptureApprovals.plist and set the dates for desired apps far into the future (e.g., a hundred years from now—hopefully, Apple will have learned to respect its customers by then). Thankfully, this plist file is ASCII text, not some unreadable binary.

  2. Before saving, quickly force-quit the replayd program in Activity Monitor or use the terminal command pkill -9 replayd.

  3. After completing these steps, verify the updated dates in the plist file by running defaults read ~/Library/Group\ Containers/group.com.apple.replayd/ScreenCaptureApprovals.plist. If the dates haven’t updated, repeat the steps above, and try shortening the interval between killing replayd and saving the plist file.

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