Show HN: Faktor – The missing 2FA code autocomplete for Chrome
Faktor is a $9.99 Mac app simplifying 2FA code handling by integrating with Chrome, ensuring data privacy. It monitors iMessage for codes, sending them to Chrome for automatic completion, with positive user feedback. Contact hello@getfaktor.com for support.
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Faktor is a Mac application designed to streamline the process of handling 2FA codes received on mobile devices. By integrating with Google Chrome, Faktor offers a seamless autocomplete experience, eliminating the need to switch between apps to retrieve and input codes. The app operates locally on the user's computer, ensuring data privacy. Priced at $9.99 as a one-time purchase, Faktor boasts native macOS support and has garnered positive feedback from users for its convenience and efficiency. The app functions by monitoring iMessage for new codes and sending them to Chrome via an extension for automatic completion. Faktor does not transmit any data externally and requires full disk access on Mac to access iMessage data. It is compatible with iOS devices and macOS 13 onwards, working with Google Chrome and Arc browsers. For support inquiries or further information, users can contact the team at hello@getfaktor.com.
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14 commentsWhile nice for users, this funding model kills anything bigger than a 1 man project in todays world.
Turns out users pay one-time but software developers prefer their salary not to be paid one-time.
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