bx-mac — Claude Skill by holtwick

by holtwick · Claude Skill · ★ 78

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About bx-mac

📦 bx Put your AI in a box. Launch VSCode, Claude Code, a terminal, or any command in a macOS sandbox — your tools can only see the project you're working on. Not a vault, but a reasonable safety net. 🤔 Why? AI-powered coding tools like Claude Code, Copilot, or Cline run with broad file system access. A misguided tool call or hallucinated path could accidentally read your SSH keys, credentials, tax documents, or private photos. bx wraps any application in a macOS sandbox () that blocks access to everything except the project directory you explicitly specify. No containers, no VMs, no setup — just one command. That's it. 🎉 VSCode opens with full access to and nothing else. Read the blog post for more background on the motivation behind bx. Need multiple directories? No problem: ✅ What it does 🔒 Blocks , , , and all other personal fol

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Quick Facts

Stars78
Forks2
LanguageTypeScript
CategoryClaude Skill
LicenseMIT
Quality Score66.1750201669275/100
Open Issues2
Last Updated2026-06-18
Created2026-03-28
Platformsclaude-code, cli, node, vscode
Est. Tokens~20k

Compatible Skills

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  • apple-notes-mcp — semantic(0.20)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (52%)
  • claude-warden — semantic(0.17)+complementary+similar_pop+shared_platform (46%)
  • apple-docs-mcp — semantic(0.18)+complementary+rare_topics+same_lang+shared_platform (46%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is bx-mac?

bx-mac is Sandbox any macOS app — only your project directory stays accessible. It is categorized as a Claude Skill with 78 GitHub stars.

What programming language is bx-mac written in?

bx-mac is primarily written in TypeScript. It covers topics such as claude-code, cli, developer-tools.

How do I install or use bx-mac?

You can find installation instructions and usage details in the bx-mac GitHub repository at github.com/holtwick/bx-mac. The project has 78 stars and 2 forks, indicating an active community.

What license does bx-mac use?

bx-mac is released under the MIT license, making it free to use and modify according to the license terms.

What are the best alternatives to bx-mac?

The top alternatives to bx-mac on Agent Skills Hub include hcom, toktrack, TaskWing. Each offers a different approach to the same problem space — compare them side-by-side by stars, quality score, and community activity.

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