This repository contains a collection of utilities for MacOS, designed to simplify and automate various tasks. These utilities have been created with the help of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model.
- find_unmanaged_apps.sh: Finds all apps that are not managed by Homebrew and offers to replace them with the Homebrew version.
- ** transcode_to_hevc.sh** and transcode_to_hevc_recursive.sh: Converts all non-HEVC videos in a directory to HEVC format. The _recursive version processes directories recursively.
- update-software.sh: Updates Homebrew apps as a scheduled task.
- looping_script.sh: A helper script to run bash scripts in a loop.
- macos_maintenance.sh: Performs MacOS maintenance tasks like cleaning temporary files, updating MacOS software, and more.
- delete_dead_tracks_applescript: Deletes deleted files from Apple Music.
- remove_duplicate_tracks_applescript: Removes duplicate tracks in Apple Music.
- delete_empty_folders.sh: Deletes any empty folders in a specified directory.
- file_dates_should_match_id3_tags.sh: Updates the file and folder dates to match the metadata in mp3, aac, and m4a files.
This Uninstaller Script is a powerful and user-friendly tool designed for macOS systems. It allows users to safely and effectively remove applications along with their associated files from their system. Initially, the script performs a "dry run" to display all the files and directories it intends to delete, providing users with a clear understanding of the actions that will be taken. After reviewing this information, users can then choose to proceed with the actual uninstallation process.
- Dry Run Preview: Initially runs in a dry run mode to list all files and directories that would be deleted, without making any changes.
- User Confirmation: Prompts users for confirmation before proceeding with the actual file deletion, enhancing safety and control.
- Running Process Check: Checks and warns if there are any running processes related to the application, suggesting their termination before proceeding.
- Verbose Output: Provides detailed information about each operation, including file sizes and statuses.
- Safety Checks: Includes checks for system applications and restricted files to prevent accidental system damage.
-
Running the Script: To run the script, use the following command in the terminal:
./uninstaller.sh <AppName>
Replace
<AppName>with the name of the application you want to uninstall. For example, to uninstall an app named "SampleApp", you would run:./uninstaller.sh SampleApp
-
Reviewing Dry Run Output: The script first executes in dry run mode, listing all files and directories it plans to delete. Review this list carefully to understand what will be affected.
-
Confirming Uninstallation: After the dry run, the script will ask for your confirmation to proceed with the actual uninstallation. Type
yto proceed ornto abort.
- macOS operating system.
- Bash shell (script is not compatible with
shor other shells). - Sufficient permissions (running the script with
sudois recommended for thorough cleanup).
- Always back up important data before running scripts that modify or delete files
- Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Ensure that the scripts are executable by running
chmod +x script_name.shfor each script.
To use any of the scripts, navigate to the directory containing the script and run it using ./script_name.sh. Some of the scripts may require administrator privileges, which they will ask for.
For example, to run the MacOS maintenance script:
cd path/to/MacOS_Utilities_With_ChatGPT ./macos_maintenance.sh
Contributions to this project are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue to report bugs or suggest improvements.
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.