Permissions

dooze asks for a few macOS permissions. Here is exactly what each one does and what happens if you decline.

Accessibility

Enables text selection capture and content insertion (Replace, Insert Below). dooze uses the macOS Accessibility API to read what you select and write text back into your apps.

Without it: no automatic text capture, no writing back to apps.

Screen Recording

Enables OCR and screenshot capture modes (Cursor + Screen Text, Cursor + Screen Text + AI). dooze uses this to read visible content on your screen.

Without it: cursor-only capture mode. The higher capture modes are unavailable.

Microphone

Enables voice input via the Option and Control keys. Your speech is transcribed locally on your Mac.

Without it: voice features are unavailable.

Media Player Control

Lets dooze pause music during voice sessions and resume after you finish speaking.

Without it: music may play over your voice.

Granting permissions later

If you skip a permission during setup, dooze will show a toast the moment you try to use a feature that needs it. You can grant it at any time.

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > [permission name] and toggle dooze on.