https://github.com/kamjin3086/AppUninstaller
A lightweight, native macOS app uninstaller with drag-and-drop support. Built with Swift and SwiftUI.
https://github.com/kamjin3086/AppUninstaller
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A lightweight, native macOS app uninstaller with drag-and-drop support. Built with Swift and SwiftUI.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kamjin3086/AppUninstaller
- Owner: kamjin3086
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-03-23T12:47:20.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-23T14:49:00.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-24T12:27:44.978Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: macos, swift, swiftui, uninstaller
- Language: Swift
- Homepage:
- Size: 5.73 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# App Uninstaller
A lightweight, native macOS app uninstaller with drag-and-drop support. Built with Swift and SwiftUI.
## Features
- **Drag & Drop**: Simply drag any `.app` file onto the window to uninstall
- **Deep Cleaning**: Automatically finds and removes related files:
- Application Support files
- Preferences (plist files)
- Caches
- Logs
- Saved Application State
- Containers
- And more...
- **Native UI**: Beautiful SwiftUI interface that fits right in with macOS
- **Smart Permissions**: Automatically requests admin privileges only when needed
- **Safe**: Shows all files before deletion, requires confirmation
## Screenshots
| Main Interface | Ready to Uninstall |
|:--------------:|:------------------:|
|  |  |
*Drag any .app file to uninstall it along with all related files.*
## Installation
### Download Release
1. Go to [Releases](../../releases)
2. Download `AppUninstaller.zip`
3. Unzip and move `App Uninstaller.app` to `/Applications`
4. On first launch, right-click and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper
### Build from Source
Requirements:
- macOS 13.0+
- Xcode Command Line Tools or Xcode
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kamjin3086/AppUninstaller.git
cd AppUninstaller
# Build release version
swift build -c release
# Create app bundle (optional)
mkdir -p "AppUninstaller.app/Contents/MacOS"
cp .build/release/AppUninstaller "AppUninstaller.app/Contents/MacOS/"
cp Info.plist "AppUninstaller.app/Contents/"
```
## Usage
1. **Launch** the app
2. **Drag** any `.app` file onto the drop zone
3. **Review** the list of files that will be deleted
4. **Click** "Uninstall" and confirm
5. **Enter** your password if prompted (for system-protected files)
## How It Works
App Uninstaller scans these locations for files related to the app:
| Location | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `~/Library/Application Support` | App data and settings |
| `~/Library/Preferences` | Preference files (.plist) |
| `~/Library/Caches` | Cached data |
| `~/Library/Logs` | Log files |
| `~/Library/Saved Application State` | Window states |
| `~/Library/HTTPStorages` | HTTP cookies |
| `~/Library/WebKit` | WebKit data |
| `~/Library/Containers` | Sandboxed app data |
| `/Library/Application Support` | System-wide app data |
| `/Library/Preferences` | System-wide preferences |
Files are matched by:
- App name (case-insensitive)
- Bundle identifier (e.g., `com.company.appname`)
## Why Not Mac App Store?
This app requires access to system directories and administrator privileges to fully clean up applications. Mac App Store apps run in a sandbox that prevents this functionality. Similar tools like AppCleaner and CleanMyMac are also distributed outside the App Store for the same reason.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:
- Report bugs
- Suggest features
- Submit pull requests
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
## Acknowledgments
Inspired by the need for a simple, open-source alternative to commercial uninstaller apps.