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Purge for Mac

Clears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash

Quick answer: Purge is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask purge. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 503 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Purge is

Purge is a utility for macOS: clears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash.

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://purgemac.com/.

How to install Purge

  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 purge.

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 Purge on Mac?

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

Is Purge open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (jithin-sabu/purge-app), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Purge run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Purge?

It was installed 503 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1533 in this catalogue.

What version of Purge is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.13.0.