Revok
Revok is a macOS utility that scans installed apps and shows metadata such as architecture, install source, permissions, and usage details.
What is Revok?
Revok is a native macOS utility for auditing the applications installed on your Mac. It helps users inspect app metadata in one place, including install source, publisher details, CPU architecture, app type, sandboxing, notarization, and certain privacy-related permissions. This makes it useful for people who want to review older apps, find software that is no longer used, check which apps are optimized for Apple Silicon, or better understand what is installed on a Mac. Revok can also export scan results for further review and offers command-line support for some workflows. The app is designed for desktop Mac use and focuses on app inventory, analysis, and lightweight security and privacy review rather than general file cleanup or malware removal.
Key features
- Scan installed apps and review their metadata in one place
- Identify whether apps come from the Mac App Store or other sources
- Check CPU architecture such as Apple Silicon, Intel, or Universal
- See app attributes like menu bar, desktop, or background app type
- Review signing, notarization, sandbox, and related app security details
- View certain privacy-related permissions such as camera, microphone, or location access
- Export scan results to CSV, JSON, or the clipboard
- Run scans from the command line with the bundled CLI tool
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Revok is a legitimate app-inspection utility for macOS. Its scans focus on application metadata and related system information, which is normal for its purpose, but some features may require broader visibility into installed apps and supporting developer tools on your Mac. It is best used as an analysis tool, not as a substitute for antivirus or Apple’s built-in security protections. Keep it updated, download it from the publisher’s site, and use extra care before acting on any scan results to remove other apps or components.
Recommendation: Keep Revok if you want a clearer inventory of the apps installed on your Mac or need help reviewing app architecture, permissions, and install sources. If you do not use app-audit tools, you can remove it without affecting macOS beyond losing its scanning and reporting features.
Common paths
/Applications/Revok.app
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