v0.1.2 — Update Checker

Changes

• Added GitHub-based update checker with auto-check on launch and manual "Check for Updates…" menu item
• Fixed repo URL for release fetching

v0.1.1 — Updated App Icon

Changes

• Updated app icon

Full Changelog: v0.1.0...v0.1.1

v0.1.0 — Initial Release

MacFanControl v0.1.0

First public release of MacFanControl for Apple Silicon Macs.

Features

• Real-time monitoring of 400+ SMC temperature sensors and fan speeds
• Menu bar integration with compact status dropdown
• Manual fan control (custom RPM, full speed, auto) via privileged helper daemon
• Temperature-based fan profiles with hysteresis and per-fan rules
• 10-second watchdog safety — fans revert to auto if the app crashes

Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• Apple Silicon Mac (M1–M5 series)

Installation

1. Download and unzip MacFanControl-v0.1.0.zip
2. Move MacFanControl.app to /Applications/
3. Launch the app
4. Install the privileged helper when prompted (or run sudo bash scripts/install-helper.sh from source)

Note: The app is ad-hoc signed. On first launch you may need to right-click → Open, or allow it in System Settings → Privacy & Security.