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mole

Command-line utility for macOS that cleans caches, uninstalls apps completely, analyzes disk usage, and monitors system performance in real-time.

Mole is a comprehensive command-line and TUI utility designed for macOS users who need powerful system maintenance capabilities. It consolidates multiple specialized tools into a single binary, eliminating the need for separate applications.

The tool excels at deep system cleaning by removing accumulated caches, logs, browser data, and orphaned application files that typically consume gigabytes of storage. Its smart app uninstaller goes beyond standard removal by detecting and eliminating associated preferences, launch agents, and hidden remnants scattered across the system.

Key capabilities include:

  • Disk visualization that identifies large files and folders, helping you understand what's consuming space
  • System optimization that rebuilds caches, refreshes indexes, and resets network services
  • Live monitoring dashboard displaying real-time CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network statistics
  • Project cleanup with a purge command that finds and removes build artifacts like node_modules
  • Installer management to locate and remove old .dmg and .pkg files
  • Safe preview mode with dry-run flags to review all actions before execution

Designed specifically for macOS power users, developers, and system administrators, Mole provides the depth of control needed for managing developer environments and performing routine maintenance entirely from the terminal. Every destructive operation can be previewed first, and detailed logging ensures you know exactly what changed on your system.

Install

Brew
$ brew install mole

Features

JSON outputScriptable

Media

Pros

5
  • All-in-one toolkit for Mac system maintenance
  • Deep cleaning of caches and application leftovers
  • Smart uninstaller removes applications and hidden remnants
  • Visualizes disk usage and finds large files
  • Real-time system performance monitoring

Cons

2
  • Primarily designed for macOS, with experimental Windows support
  • Destructive operations require careful use and `--dry-run`

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