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PureMac vs mac-cleanup-go: catalog facts
PureMacmac-cleanup-go
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no subscription.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS, Command line macOS, Command line
  • Cleans Xcode, Homebrew and system caches
  • App uninstaller that finds orphaned files
  • Shows paths and sizes before deletion
  • Sends deleted items to the Trash by default
  • macOS only
  • Cleanup permanently deletes files, so selections need care
  • For macOS only
  • Full Disk Access is needed for Trash and restricted locations
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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