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macOS

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brew install mac-cleanup-go

local Homebrew formula metadata

overview

Package summary

TUI macOS cleaner that scans caches/logs and lets you select what to delete

Project links

Commands and aliases

mac-cleanup

history

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 post-install hook is recorded in formula metadata.
Homebrew bottle metadata is available for 4 platform targets.
Build metadata lists 1 build dependencies.

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

These source-backed paths show where this package keeps local settings or durable credentials. Automic Vault can use them as review targets for secret scanning, migration, and command approval.

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`	cli	global executable

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 generated2026-07-08

manager version1.5.1

manager updated2026-06-06

local dataok

upstreamcurrent

latest detectedv1.5.1

https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go

okNo freshness warnings were generated.

install metadata

Package metadata

Package key	brew:mac-cleanup-go
Version	1.5.1
Package manager	Homebrew
Package manager page	https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/mac-cleanup-go
Homepage	https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go
Repository	https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go
Upstream docs	https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go#readme
License	MIT
Source archive	https://github.com/2ykwang/mac-cleanup-go/archive/refs/tags/v1.5.1.tar.gz
Last updated	2026-06-06T10:07:09Z
Pulse	updated
Build dependencies	go
Bottle	available (on arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_tahoe, sonoma)
Homebrew post-install	not defined
Service	none declared

registry facts

Source database details

Source Database	Homebrew formula API
Tap	homebrew/core
Full Name	mac-cleanup-go
Version Scheme	0
Revision	0
Head Version	HEAD
Requirements	macos
Bottle Stable Root URL	https://ghcr.io/v2/homebrew/core
Deprecated	no
Disabled	no
Keg Only	no
URL Keys	head stable

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source trail

Generated from repository data

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Combined YAML source

View the package source record on GitHub.

combined/mac-cleanup-go.yml

Used sources

Geiger risk classifier
Nucleus package database
av.db category and tag curation
cross-ecosystem install command graph
curated configuration and credential file locations
curated package history
package relationship graph
package version freshness
package-page enrichment

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