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PureMac for Mac

Open-source application manager and system cleaner

Quick answer: PureMac is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask puremac. The project is open source. It has 2,306 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What PureMac is

PureMac is a system utility for macOS: open-source application manager and system cleaner.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/momenbasel/PureMac.

How to install PureMac

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask puremac.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PureMac on Mac?

Run brew install --cask puremac in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is PureMac open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: momenbasel/PureMac.

Does PureMac run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is PureMac?

It was installed 2,306 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #615 in this catalogue.

What version of PureMac is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.0.