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MacPacker

MacPacker is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Archive manager and 7zip replacement for macOS. It has 1,394 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at sarensw/MacPacker.

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About MacPacker

The archive manager for macOS that should have existed all along. Browse archives like folders, preview files without extracting, and drag out only the ones you need — or create and edit ZIP and 7z archives.

Install MacPacker

Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.

Homebrew (macOS)
brew install --cask macpacker

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FAQ

MacPacker FAQ

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Is MacPacker free and open source?

Yes. MacPacker's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install MacPacker?

Homebrew: brew install --cask macpacker. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.2.0).

Is MacPacker still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.