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Pearcleaner

github.com/alienator88/Pearcleaner Linux & Mac Apps Open-source project

Pearcleaner removes applications from Mac, according to its repository description.

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About Pearcleaner

Pearcleaner removes applications from Mac and searches for associated files, including orphaned files. It also provides managers for Homebrew packages, PKG files, plugins, services and app updates, plus tools to prune unused translations and strip unneeded architectures from universal apps.

It requires Full Disk permission and a privileged helper for actions on system folders, and supports macOS 13 Ventura through 26 Tahoe; versions before macOS 13 and beta versions are not supported. Development has been on hold since end of 2025, with maintenance, issue responses and new releases paused indefinitely.

Key features

  • Uninstall Mac apps and search for associated leftover files
  • Find orphaned files and search files across selected directories
  • Manage Homebrew packages, PKG files, plugins and services
  • Uninstall from Finder with right-click extension
  • Automatic cleanup when apps are moved to Trash via Sentinel
  • Prune unused translations and strip unneeded app architectures
Best for: Mac users on macOS 13 or later who need to uninstall apps and locate related files.
Good for
  • Supports macOS 13 through 26, including Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia and Tahoe
  • Installable via Homebrew cask as well as pre-compiled releases
  • Allows include/exclude directories and adjustable search sensitivity
Watch out for
  • Development on hold since end of 2025 with no active maintenance or releases
  • Requires Full Disk permission and a privileged helper for system folders
  • Does not support macOS versions before 13.0 or beta versions

Pearcleaner at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Pearcleaner FAQ

How can Pearcleaner be installed?
Pre-compiled versions are available from the releases page, or via Homebrew with brew install --cask pearcleaner.
Which macOS versions are supported?
13.x Ventura, 14.x Sonoma, 15.x Sequoia and 26.x Tahoe; versions before 13.0 and beta versions are not supported.
Where should Pearcleaner be downloaded from?
The owner states the only legitimate website is https://itsalin.com and other sites offering downloads are not affiliated.
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