FAQ - Compton

macOS security settings might prevent starting Compton.

To start Compton,
- Control-click (Right Click) the app icon
- Choose Open from the shortcut menu
- Select Open

See https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-developer-mh40616/mac for details.

If this is still not working,
- Open System Settings
- Click Privacy & Security
- Scroll down, and click the Open Anyway button.

See https://support.apple.com/en-us/102445 for details.

If this is still not working, try to force the usage of Rosetta.
- Select the app's icon in the Finder
- From the File menu in the Finder menu bar, choose Get Info
- In the Info window that opens, check "Open using Rosetta"

See https://support.apple.com/en-us/102527#needsrosetta for details.