Ka finds ghost apps โ software you dragged to the Trash but left behind startup files, Launch Services registrations, login items, and cached frameworks. These ghosts consume RAM, slow boot time, and clutter your system. Ka scans 17 macOS-specific locations in parallel, cross-references against Launch Services, and offers safe cleanup.
Finds remnants across LaunchAgents, LaunchDaemons, Preferences, Application Support, Caches, and 12 more locations
Concurrent goroutine scanning โ sub-second results on any Mac
Cross-references macOS Launch Services database for registered-but-missing apps
Hunt a specific ghost by name (--target) or scan everything
Dry-run first, confirm second. Every removal logged
$ pantheon ka
# Full ghost scan โ find all remnants of uninstalled apps
$ pantheon ka --target Parallels
# Hunt a specific ghost by app name
$ pantheon ka --clean --dry-run
# Preview ghost cleanup
$ pantheon ka --clean --confirm
# Release the spirits โ safely clean remnants
| Interface | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | โ Full | pantheon ka |
| MCP | โ Full | ghost_report tool |
| GUI | โ None | CLI only |
| Menu Bar | โ Active | Ghost count in stats |
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