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Install mac-cleanup-go with Homebrew
TUI macOS cleaner that scans caches/logs and lets you select what to delete. Version 1.6.0 via Homebrew; verified 2026-07-29.
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Package summary
TUI macOS cleaner that scans caches/logs and lets you select what to delete
Project links
Commands and aliases
- mac-cleanup
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Project history and usage
mac-cleanup-go is a Go-based macOS cleanup utility that presents cleanup targets in a terminal UI before anything is deleted. Its README describes a preview-first workflow for caches, logs, temporary files, selected app data, Docker, Homebrew, and developer-tool caches.
Project history
The public GitHub repository was created in January 2026 and the project quickly iterated through a 1.x release series. Release notes show early work on preview and confirmation UI, Docker item handling, a command-line cleaning mode in v1.3.10, and expanded cleanup coverage through v1.5.0 and v1.5.1.
The project positions itself as a safer, interactive alternative to broad cleanup scripts: risky categories are unselected by default, SIP-protected paths are excluded, and manual categories surface guidance rather than automatically deleting data.
Adoption history
The README documents Homebrew as the primary install path, with GitHub Releases as an alternative. Homebrew formula analytics reported 2,099 installs over 365 days for mac-cleanup-go at the time of this batch.
GitHub repository metadata showed several hundred stars and releases by mid-2026, suggesting fast early adoption for a young macOS utility rather than long-established cross-platform packaging.
How it is used
Typical interactive use is `mac-cleanup`, then selecting categories, previewing items, excluding anything to keep, and confirming deletion. The README also documents CLI mode with `mac-cleanup --select`, `mac-cleanup --clean --dry-run`, and `mac-cleanup --clean`.
The tool sends most deleted items to Trash by default, while the Trash category itself is permanent. The README says Full Disk Access may be needed for Trash or restricted locations.
Why package nerds care
For package-manager users, mac-cleanup-go is notable because Homebrew is both an installation channel and a cleanup target. It reflects a newer generation of macOS maintenance tools that wrap package caches, build caches, and app-specific paths in a TUI instead of relying on one-shot shell scripts.
Timeline
- 2026-01: Public GitHub repository created.
- 2026-02: v1.3.10 added CLI mode for selecting targets, dry runs, and cleanup execution.
- 2026-04: v1.5.0 expanded cleanup coverage and upgraded the Bubble Tea terminal UI stack.
- 2026-06: v1.5.1 included Docker availability and scan-performance fixes.
Related projects
- The README lists mac-cleanup-py and Mole as alternatives. mac-cleanup-go overlaps with mac-cleanup-py in the macOS cleanup niche but emphasizes a Go implementation and terminal UI preview workflow.
Sources
security posture
Risk level: green
narrow executable package without higher-risk signals.
Risk classifier
green risk · low confidence · appliance
Why
- narrow executable package without higher-risk signals
Signals
- metadata:no-higher-risk-signals
Install behavior
- No Homebrew bottle metadata was recorded.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
local files
Configuration and credential file locations
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Configuration files
Config paths the tool may read or write during local use.
- macOS
~/.config/mac-cleanup-go/config.yaml
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
mac-cleanup | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-08-03
manager version1.6.0
manager updated2026-07-29
local dataunknown
upstreamnot available
latest detectednot detected
- okNo freshness warnings were generated.
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:mac-cleanup-go |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Homepage | https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go |
| Repository | https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29T17:04:49+02:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Bottle | not recorded |
| Service | none declared |
source trail
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View the package source record on GitHub.
Used sources
- Geiger risk classifier
- cross-ecosystem install command graph
- curated configuration and credential file locations
- curated package history
- pkg.so package database
- pkgdb category and tag curation