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AppTrap

CaskUtilitiesApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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From homebrew/cask
30-day installs
1
1-year installs
26
Last 365 days
Latest version
1.2.3
Download size
—
arm64 / x86_64 · zip
Release cadence
Irregular
0 releases in 30 days

AppTrap is Utilities software for Mac.

Quick facts

Chips
Apple silicon · Intel
Install
brew install --cask apptrap
Homebrew
Disabled by Homebrew
Also known as
apptrap

These facts were checked on or after . See each source

System requirements

macOSVersionChipsDownloadSource
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 111.2.3Intelonnati.net/apptrap/download/AppTrap1-2-3.zipSHA-256 39a8923698c2e1a38ff3fd7fc2c12b7a847566cf1f31f965d0fb57e2280aaa5cHomebrewChecked
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 111.2.3Apple silicon · Not native on Apple silicononnati.net/apptrap/download/AppTrap1-2-3.zipSHA-256 39a8923698c2e1a38ff3fd7fc2c12b7a847566cf1f31f965d0fb57e2280aaa5cHomebrewChecked

How to install AppTrap on Mac

  1. In Terminal, run: brew install --cask apptrap

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: onnati.net/apptrap/download/AppTrap1-2-3.zip

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall AppTrap and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask apptrap

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Uninstalling also removes

Login items
AppTrap

Deep clean (optional)

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --zap --cask apptrap

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Files AppTrap can leave on your Mac (1)
Files and folders
~/Library/Preferences/com.KumaranVijayan.AppTrap.prefpanel.plist

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked . They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

AppTrap security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution
Homebrew
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Install Details

Tap
homebrew/cask
Download URL
http://onnati.net/apptrap/download/AppTrap1-2-3.zip
SHA-256
39a8923698c2e1a38ff3fd7fc2c12b7a847566cf1f31f965d0fb57e2280aaa5c
Homebrew definition
github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/a/apptrap.rb
formulae.brew.sh
formulae.brew.sh/cask/apptrap

Installation and removal contents

  • Uninstall uninstall

    View full declaration
    {
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "login_item": "AppTrap"
    }
  ]
}

  • Install prefpane

    Source file: AppTrap.prefPane

    Declared destination: /$HOME/Library/PreferencePanes/AppTrap.prefPane

    View full declaration
    {
  "prefpane": [
    "AppTrap.prefPane"
  ],
  "target": "/$HOME/Library/PreferencePanes/AppTrap.prefPane"
}

  • Remove user data zap

    View full declaration
    {
  "zap": [
    {
      "trash": "~/Library/Preferences/com.KumaranVijayan.AppTrap.prefpanel.plist"
    }
  ]
}

Questions about AppTrap

Is AppTrap safe?

Homebrew has disabled AppTrap (it is no longer maintained), so it can no longer be installed with Homebrew. It was disabled on Nov 2, 2025.

How do I completely uninstall AppTrap on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask apptrap. It removes 1 login item. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask apptrap. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes ~/Library/Preferences/com.KumaranVijayan.AppTrap.prefpanel.plist.

Does AppTrap run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

It installs, but on Apple silicon Macs it runs through Rosetta 2.

Where does AppTrap store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.KumaranVijayan.AppTrap.prefpanel.plist. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of AppTrap?

The latest version is 1.2.3, added to Homebrew on Jan 6, 2016. Run brew upgrade --cask apptrap to update it.

What else does installing AppTrap add?

It also installs a System Settings pane.

Sources

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