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For Mac users tired of iTunes interrupting their workflow whenever they connect their iPhone, Overkill for Mac is a simple yet effective solution. This lightweight, open-source app runs silently in the background, automatically stopping iTunes from launching when you connect your device or perform other actions that typically trigger it.

Key Features

• Automatically stops iTunes from opening when connecting an iPhone or performing other triggering actions
• Easily pause Overkill when you need to use iTunes
• Supports both Dark and Light mode of the menu bar
• Auto-start feature available
• Can be configured to prevent other apps (like Photos) from launching automatically
• No CPU usage, no polling, and no analytics; built with just 300 lines of native Mac code

Installation and Usage

To get started, simply download the Overkill app from the GitHub releases page, drag it to your Applications folder, and you're good to go. You can also install it using Homebrew with the command brew cask install overkill. Once installed, Overkill runs in the menu bar, allowing you to pause its functionality or configure settings as needed.