# Ditch

Drag an app to the notch and it cleanly removes it, plus every hidden cache, preference, and leftover file.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://github.com/prabinbhusal/ditch
- **Available via:** GitHub
- **Requirements:** macOS 13.0 Ventura or later · works in fallback mode on non-notch Macs
- **Maker:** Prabin Bhusal

## Kitsmith's take

Free, open source, and does one job that macOS itself doesn’t: a real app uninstaller, not just a Trash drag that leaves gigabytes of caches behind. Under 1MB, pure Swift, no Electron.

## Features

- **Notch-native drag target:** Appears when you drag an app toward the notch, hides when you’re done.
- **Deep cleaning:** Finds and removes leftover caches, preferences, containers, logs, and cookies tied to the app.
- **File preview before removal:** See exactly what gets removed, and click any file to reveal it in Finder first.
- **Safe removal:** Everything goes to Trash, so a cleanup can be restored if needed.
- **Ultra lightweight:** Pure Swift, no Electron, under 1MB.

## FAQ

**Is Ditch free?**

Yes — free and open source under the MIT license.

**What does Ditch actually delete?**

App Support, Caches, Preferences, Logs, Saved Application State, Containers, Group Containers, Cookies, HTTPStorages, WebKit data, Application Scripts, and crash reports tied to the dragged app.

**Why does macOS block the first launch?**

Ditch isn’t signed with an Apple Developer ID, so you need to clear the quarantine flag once via Terminal before it will open.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/ditch/