Accessibility
Tuck asks for Accessibility because macOS requires it for utilities that interact with system UI. In Tuck, Accessibility enables menu bar icon behavior and the global shortcut.
What it is not: Accessibility is not an analytics permission. It does not mean Tuck collects your activity or sends usage data.
Screen Recording
Tuck may ask for Screen Recording when you open Shelf Mode without permission. Shelf needs to identify menu bar icons accurately so hidden icons can appear in the panel below the menu bar.
The current onboarding flow separates permission requests: Accessibility is requested when you click the Accessibility button, and Screen Recording is requested when the Shelf path needs it.
Network access
Tuck does not include telemetry, analytics, or tracking. Network requests are limited to license validation and Sparkle update checks.
How to verify behavior
- Read the privacy policy.
- Check the public release notes.
- Use the free tier first before upgrading to Pro.
- Report product issues publicly on GitHub Issues when they do not involve private account data.
If you are setting up a fresh install, start with Get Started with Tuck. For the Screen Recording prompt that appears while opening a shelf, continue to Shelf Mode.
Troubleshooting and next steps
If a permission is already enabled but Tuck cannot use it, quit and reopen Tuck, confirm the setting in System Settings, and try the action again. Return to this Permissions guide for the recovery path.
Need help?
Visit Tuck Support, or review the Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Refund Policy.