unpkg
unpkg · v5.0
Unarchiver for .pkg and .mpkg that unpacks all the files in a package
brew install --cask unpkg Trust Score 6/10
Version History
v5.0Review
Mar 11, 2026Unpkg is a macOS app designed to unpack .pkg and .mpkg files, making it easier to inspect and extract their contents. It's particularly useful for developers and macOS users who need to analyze or recover files from macOS package archives.
Unpkg extracts and displays the contents of .pkg and .mpkg files, allowing users to view and export individual files within the package.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity, with recent updates and a relatively stable codebase, though some compatibility issues have been reported and resolved.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight both the utility and occasional security concerns related to the UNPKG CDN, though the app itself has not been a major focus of community discussion.
Pros
- + Purpose-built for unpacking macOS package files, providing a specialized tool for developers and power users.
- + Open-source with a GPL-2.0 license, fostering transparency and community contributions.
- + Developed in Swift, ensuring compatibility with modern macOS systems.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some past compatibility issues with newer macOS versions, though these have been addressed.