Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller
brew install --cask app-cleaner
v9.2.2,2147
Uninstall macOS apps completely and remove associated files and caches.
Why you might care
App Cleaner scans for leftover files, preferences, and caches when you uninstall apps, which dragging to Trash leaves behind. It also offers bulk app updates in one click. Free version covers basic uninstalling; paid adds scheduling and advanced cleanup.
235
30-day installs · #812
736
90-day · #793
3.3k
365-day · #696
Links
- https://nektony.com/mac-app-cleaner
- Brew formula source: Casks/a/app-cleaner.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on 2mo ago.
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