Mole
Mole is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows and macOS. Clean, uninstall, analyze, optimize, and monitor your Mac. It has 69,585 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at tw93/Mole.
- macOS
- Windows
- Archivers, cleaners & system utilities
- Actively maintained
About Mole
Mole Clean, uninstall, analyze, optimize, and monitor your Mac. Free open-source CLI, plus a native Mac app. This repo is the free open-source CLI (mo). Prefer a native app? Mole for Mac is a separate download: cleanup, app management, maintenance, disk maps, and live status in one lightweight, VoiceOver-ready app. One license covers 2 Macs with free updates and a 14-day refund. brew install mole installs the CLI only.
Install Mole
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Mole?
Mole is a free, open-source desktop utility for Windows and macOS. Clean, uninstall, analyze, optimize, and monitor your Mac. It has 69,585 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at tw93/Mole.
Is Mole free and open source?
Yes. Mole's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Mole?
Homebrew: brew install mole. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: V1.58.0).
Is Mole still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.