Why Mac Caption Apps Need System Audio Permission
Learn what Screen & System Audio Recording authorizes and what Alison Workspace actually captures.
2026-07-29 · 4 minAlison WorkspaceEN → EN
Why macOS uses that name
Apple groups playback-audio access with screen capture under ScreenCaptureKit, so the system permission has a broader name than the app’s task.
What Alison captures
Alison receives system playback audio for live recognition. It does not save screen frames or write raw audio into history.
You stay in control
Permission can be revoked at any time in System Settings. Microphone access is not requested by the first release.