Are you curious about the applications installed on your Mac? Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, there are multiple ways to list all the applications on your Mac. In this guide, we’ll explore three different approaches to help you find the information you need.
How to List All Applications on a Mac: The Basics
The easiest way to see a list of all the applications on your Mac is by visiting the /Applications folder. This folder contains applications that are installed through the App Store, included with your Mac, or manually installed by dragging and dropping them into the folder. Here’s how you can access this folder:
- Open Finder and press Command + Shift + A to go to the /Applications folder.
- In the View menu, select “List” to view the applications in an easy-to-read format.
Visiting Launchpad is another option, but the list view in the /Applications folder is generally easier to scan. Additionally, you can save folder lists, which can be helpful for troubleshooting or removing applications.
List of All Mac Applications: Intermediate Method
If you want a more comprehensive list, including system applications, you can use the System Information tool. This method is suitable for intermediate or advanced users. Follow these steps:
- Option + click on the Apple menu and select “System Information” (previously known as “System Profiler”).
- In the side menu, navigate to “Software” and choose “Applications”.
You’ll find a list of applications, including their names, versions, and modification dates. However, be cautious when interacting with system applications as modifying them without proper knowledge can cause issues with your Mac.
Advanced Method: Finding All Apps via Command Line
If you’re an advanced user or need to perform forensics, you can use the command line to locate all the individual .app files on your Mac. This method allows you to search through all users and folders on your machine. Here’s the command you can use:
sudo find / -iname “*.app”
This command will generate a lengthy output, as it searches for .app files throughout the entire file system. To make the results more manageable, you can redirect the output to a text file or limit the search to a specific directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What devices are supported for listing applications on a Mac?
This guide is applicable to Apple devices only.
2. Which operating systems are supported for listing applications on a Mac?
This guide is compatible with macOS and iOS.
If you have any further questions about listing applications on a Mac or if you’d like to share additional methods, please let us know in the comments or contact us directly.
