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24 alternatives to Completely uninstall OS X apps from the command line
A CLI for cleaning up after .apps. Contribute to keith/zap development by creating an account on GitHub.
Zap is a command-line tool for completely removing macOS applications and their associated files. It targets developers and power users who need thorough app cleanup beyond standard uninstall methods. The tool… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Completely uninstall OS X apps from the command line launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Easily remove applications from your Mac 🖥
2017 · nektony.com · its alternatives →
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Nicely Crafted App Cleaner and Uninstaller for macOS
2019 · drbuho.com · its alternatives →
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Uninstall apps & disable login items from Mac
2022 · advanceduninstallmanager.com · its alternatives →
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ZapBG▲176Remove backgrounds fast & easily with just a few clicks.
2020 · zapbg.com · its alternatives →
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Automatically clean & backup your MacOS desktop in 1 click
2022 · phuctm97.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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The easiest way to build powerful workflows with your apps
2016 · help.zapier.com · its alternatives →
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CleanMyMac X▲418Keep your Mac clean, fast, and secure in two clicks.
2018 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →
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Automate 750+ apps from your Mac's keyboard
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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I wanted to clean old temporary files and caches from my macOS with a script instead of using a shady paid app, so I created a simple script for that. Pull requests are very welcome for other unused files to clean up storage space!
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Open-source Tinder for desktop files on MacOS. 100% Free.
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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MagicQuit▲131Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore
2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →
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Quitter for Mac▲280Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity
2016 · marco.org · its alternatives →
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Mac Cleanup Go▲100Instead of a traditional command-style CLI, it runs as a TUI in the terminal, allowing users to inspect cleanup targets before proceeding. On my macOS machines, caches and app data often take up more than 40% of disk usage. Manually cleaning them each time felt tedious, so I built this tool to make the process easier. While similar tools exist, I found it hard to quickly understand how items were categorized or how important each cleanup target was, so I built my own. Repository: https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go Feedback is welcome.
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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