Clean Uninstall (macOS)

Research-driven workflow for completely removing applications and all associated data from macOS. Not for SIP-protected system apps (Safari, Mail, Finder) or macOS system updates.

Workflow

Execute these phases in order. Never skip the research and review phases.

Prerequisite: If the app name cannot be determined unambiguously, ask the user to clarify. Never substitute an empty or whitespace-only string into any command.

Define these variables once and use throughout: