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I have build a JAR file, I have a tool that converts this JAR file to .pkg file which can be distributed on MAC OS.

Unfortunately, when I try to run the installed JAR file I get UNIDENTIFIED DEVELOPER message because of MAC OS GateKeeper.

I have searched through the web and I recognised that code signing is required to pass this issue. However, in windows I know the steps for code signing, but I'm not expert in MAC OS.

Do I need to convert the JAR into app first using appbundler followed by codesign? or this is an old way and there's a newest one.

What's the best solution for this issue?

ManKeer
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I found a great answer in the following stackoverflow question that introduces javapackager as a great tool that will help you to package your executable JAR file into .pkg or .dmg.

further, you have to take a look at this tutorial that will help you to use the javapackager to get your final output.

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Really want to disable gatekeeper? SOLUTION open terminal and enter "spctl --master-disable #gatekeeper", without the quotes. THIS ACTUALLY WORKS! Forget what earlier posts says... None of their 'tips' or 'tricks' worked for me.

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    Hi thialia, i believe its better to answer on the pretex of op want to sign his JAR instead of disabling the Gatekeeper - which probably not the best idea. – Bagus Tesa Jan 21 '19 at 01:02
  • I agree with @BagusTesa comment. Disabling Gatekeeper is just not a good practice on macOS and should not be considered a solution so a problem. – PieterB Jan 26 '21 at 10:28