Grant macOS Audio And Screen Permissions
ExtraBrain requests macOS access for the capture features you use. Enabling an in-app setting does not grant the matching macOS permission.
Permissions
Section titled “Permissions”| Access | Used for |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Your speech during live transcription. |
| Screen Recording / Screen & System Audio Recording | Screenshots and, depending on the macOS version, computer audio capture. |
| System Audio Recording | Audio from calls, meetings, videos, and other apps where macOS exposes a separate permission. |
| Camera | Optional webcam tracking. |
| Speech Recognition | Apple Speech authorization when requested by macOS. |
Grant Or Restore Access
Section titled “Grant Or Restore Access”- Use the permission card or open System Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Find the relevant permission category. Names vary by macOS version.
- Enable the installed ExtraBrain app. Development and App Store builds can have separate entries.
- Relaunch when macOS or ExtraBrain requests it.
- Return to ExtraBrain and confirm the status changes before testing capture again.
If permission was revoked while the app was running, follow the displayed recovery banner. Recheck the selected microphone and computer audio source in Audio. A local transcription model or an Apple Speech language asset may also need to finish installing.
Screen Protection Is A Different Setting
Section titled “Screen Protection Is A Different Setting”Screen capture protection helps keep the overlay out of captures by other apps. It does not grant ExtraBrain permission to capture your screen. Test protection with the meeting or capture app you actually use; some apps may still include the overlay.