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FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

brew install --cask appcleaner v3.6.8

Uninstall applications and remove associated preference files and caches.

Why you might care

AppCleaner thoroughly removes app-related files scattered across your system (preferences, caches, support files) rather than just deleting the application bundle, freeing up more disk space. It's free, lightweight, and helps ensure clean uninstalls without manual file hunting.

Categories

system-utility

Alternatives

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4.3k
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