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app-monitor

Local-first macOS app usage, storage, cleanup, update, and uninstall monitor.

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What is it?

What it is

App Monitor is a local-first macOS utility for understanding application usage, storage, cleanup opportunities, update status, and uninstall impact from one native SwiftUI dashboard.

Why it exists

Local-first macOS app usage, storage, cleanup, update, and uninstall monitor.

Who should use it

Teams building with Swift who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How app-monitor works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open app-monitor, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

App inventory across common macOS application locations, with optional broader bundle discovery.
Foreground app usage tracking with idle/session pause handling.
Usage analytics for totals, daily trends, top apps, heatmaps, and timeline sessions.
Spotlight usage import for historical last-used dates, use counts, and used days.
Quarantine review with exact-path preview, queued approval, restore, and action history flows.
Large-file review and warning surfaces.
App health checks for code signing, Gatekeeper, stale bundles, crashes, and permission-sensitive paths.
Guided uninstall planning that moves selected app and support files to Trash.

Advantages

  • Open source (MIT)
  • Active Swift ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

brew install --cask jcranokc/tap/app-monitor@beta

FAQ

What is app-monitor?

app-monitor is an open-source project licensed under MIT.

What language is app-monitor built with?

Primary language: Swift.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.

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