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Look for the best Geek Uninstaller Alternative for Mac
I recently switched to a Mac computer and need a reliable way to completely remove unwanted applications and related files. I have used similar uninstall tools on other systems before, but I am unsur...
@minagishl/void is a practical, free, open-source CLI tool that fits your need for a geek uninstaller alternative for mac using a script-based approach. It is an interactive terminal tool specifically designed to clean up leftover application files on macOS.
This tool helps you find and remove residual files from applications, similar to how a geek uninstaller alternative for mac would function. It scans common macOS Library locations for leftover caches, preferences, application support files, logs, and saved states .
Key Features
- App-Specific Cleanup: Target a specific application to find and remove its leftover files
- Orphaned Files Detection: Find files from apps you have already uninstalled
- Safe by Default: Always asks for confirmation before deletion and excludes system apps
- Interactive Terminal UI: Provides a menu-driven interface for easy navigation
Install globally via npm:
bash
npm install -g @minagishl/void
Or using Bun:
bash
bun add -g @minagishl/void
Requirements: macOS and Node.js >= 18.0.0
Basic commands:
- void — Launch interactive menu
- void scan — Scan all applications for leftover files
- void scan Chrome — Scan a specific application
- void remove Chrome — Remove leftover files for a specific app
- void leftovers — Find files from already-uninstalled apps