Support
Need help with Vervain? Here's how to get assistance.
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Open an Issue on GitHub →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vervain safe to use?
Yes. Vervain never permanently deletes anything — all cleaned files are moved to your macOS Trash. You can restore them anytime. The app is also fully open source, so you can verify exactly what it does.
Does Vervain need Full Disk Access?
Full Disk Access is optional. It allows Vervain to scan protected folders like ~/Library for deeper cleaning. Without it, Vervain still works — it just scans fewer locations.
How do I install Vervain?
Download the signed and notarized DMG from the GitHub releases page, or run brew install yakupbulbul/vervain/vervain. Vervain is free and open source, and it is not on the Mac App Store.
Does Vervain collect any data?
No. Zero telemetry and zero analytics. The only network request is the update check, which asks GitHub for the latest release when you press the button or if you turn on the optional automatic check. See our Privacy Policy for details.
System Requirements
Vervain requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later.