UninstallPKG
UninstallPKG is a macOS utility for removing software installed from .pkg packages and deleting the files those packages added to your Mac.
What is UninstallPKG?
UninstallPKG is a native macOS utility that helps users remove software installed through installer packages with the .pkg format. It is designed for situations where dragging an app to the Trash is not enough because the package installed files in multiple locations on the Mac. The app shows installed packages, lets you inspect what a package added, and then removes the package contents after confirmation. This makes it useful for advanced users, IT admins, and anyone cleaning up developer tools, drivers, frameworks, or other package-based software. UninstallPKG is published by CoreCode Limited and focuses on uninstalling package receipts and their installed files rather than managing ordinary App Store style app bundles.
Key features
- List installed .pkg packages on your Mac
- View the files installed by a selected package
- Remove package-installed files after confirmation
- Show package details such as install date and version
- Help clean up software that spreads files across multiple system locations
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
UninstallPKG is legitimate software for removing package-installed apps and components, but uninstalling packages can affect tools, drivers, frameworks, or shared files other software still relies on. Administrator access may be needed for system-level removals, which is normal for this kind of utility. Use it when you know what the package does, review the removal list carefully, and avoid uninstalling low-level components unless you are sure they are no longer needed.
Recommendation: Keep UninstallPKG if you regularly install software from .pkg installers or need a cleaner way to remove package-based tools. If you do not use it, you can remove it without affecting macOS itself, but deleting it will also remove your ability to use its package-uninstall workflow later.
Common paths
/Applications/UninstallPKG.app
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