PureMac is an open-source project built for macOS users seeking system cleaning tools.

Does PureMac have a free plan?

Yes — PureMac is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does PureMac run on?

PureMac runs on the command line and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.

Is PureMac still active?

Unverified. PureMac has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to PureMac?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DeepCleanMac, MacDetox, and DeepClean.

Who develops PureMac?

PureMac is developed by Moamen Basel.

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PureMac

Name: PureMac
Author: Moamen Basel

moamenbasel.comFile managers & explorers

PureMac is an open-source, native macOS application for cleaning junk files and uninstalling apps completely. It features orphan file detection, smart scanning, and a privacy-first approach with no telemetry or subscriptions. Designed for users who want a transparent, effective Mac cleaning tool.

Open SourceCLISelf-hostedmacOS

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Overview

8 features

In the File managers & explorers space, PureMac takes a focused approach. It focuses on removing unwanted apps and junk files from macOS without subscriptions or privacy concerns. PureMac is an open-source project aimed at macOS users seeking system cleaning tools. PureMac is open source under the Open Source license. PureMac is available on the command line and macOS, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind PureMac is Moamen Basel, and it first shipped in 2024. Among its 8 catalogued features are app uninstaller, orphan file finder, and smart scan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

App uninstaller
Orphan file finder
Smart scan
Large file finder
No telemetry
Drag-and-drop
Native macOS
Open source

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLISelf-hostedmacOS

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub

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momenbasel/PureMac verified via GitHub Search (Smart)
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Frequently asked questions about PureMac

What does PureMac do?: PureMac focuses on removing unwanted apps and junk files from macOS without subscriptions or privacy concerns. It is catalogued under File managers & explorers on PulseGate.
Who is PureMac for?: PureMac is an open-source project built for macOS users seeking system cleaning tools.
Does PureMac have a free plan?: Yes — PureMac is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does PureMac run on?: PureMac runs on the command line and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.
Is PureMac still active?: Unverified. PureMac has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to PureMac?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DeepCleanMac, MacDetox, and DeepClean.DeepCleanMac MacDetox DeepClean
Who develops PureMac?: PureMac is developed by Moamen Basel.
When did PureMac launch?: PureMac first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Desktop · CLI
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: Open Source
Built for: macOS users seeking system cleaning tools
Model: Open source
Solves: Removing unwanted apps and junk files from macOS without subscriptions or privacy concerns.

Registered as

GitHub: momenbasel/pesty
GitHub: momenbasel/PureMac

Developer

Moamen Basel

GitHub

Open source

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Index record

Indexed: 1 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 1 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: momenbasel-puremac-moamenbasel-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 1 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://moamenbasel.com/PureMac

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