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TaskExplorer displays running processes on Mac with live process information.
About TaskExplorer
TaskExplorer displays running processes on Mac with live details including code signing status, loaded dylibs, open files, and network connections. It uses a system extension based on Apple's Endpoint Security framework to add and remove processes as they start and exit, and provides #keyword filtering, flat or tree views, an inspector pane, and JSON export from the app or command line.
Version 3.1.0 requires macOS 14 or newer and must run from /Applications with system extension approval and Full Disk Access. The built-in assistant runs on-device on macOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled on Apple silicon, or with a user-supplied Claude or ChatGPT API key; VirusTotal flagging requires an optional free key.
Key features
- Live process list with pid, user, path and signing status
- Shows loaded dylibs, open files, network connections per process
- Filter with #keyword tokens including #everything global search
- Flat or tree view with inspector pane for selected items
- Export processes, dylibs, files, connections as JSON
- Built-in assistant queries live data via on-device or API key
Best for: Mac users who want to examine running processes, their signing status, libraries, files, and network connections.
Good for
- Monitors processes live and refreshes dylibs, files, and connections as they change
- Flags VirusTotal detections in red in the process list
- Saves full process data as JSON via app or command line
Watch out for
- Requires macOS 14 or newer; version 2.1.0 is needed for macOS 11 to 13
- Requires system extension approval and Full Disk Access to read processes and files
- On-device assistant needs macOS 26 with Apple Intelligence on Apple silicon, otherwise needs own API key
TaskExplorer at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TaskExplorer FAQ
What does TaskExplorer require to run?
macOS 14 or newer on Apple silicon or Intel, installed in /Applications, with the system extension allowed and Full Disk Access enabled for the extension.
How does the built-in AI assistant work?
It queries live data and can drive the UI. It runs on-device via Apple Intelligence on macOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled on Apple silicon, or with a user-supplied Anthropic or OpenAI key.
Is a VirusTotal key required?
No. Adding an optional free VirusTotal key lets TaskExplorer flag known malware, with flagged processes and loaded dylibs shown in red.
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