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Why Overlay requests system permissions.
| Permission | Why Overlay may ask |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Voice input / transcription |
| Accessibility | Approved UI automation tools |
| Apple Events / Automation | Control other apps when an approved tool needs it |
| Files / folders | Read/write user-selected or approved paths |
| Network / browser | Interactive browsing and policy-restricted agent browsing |
| Keychain | Persist auth and user-owned API keys via OS secure storage |