mints
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Description:
Logging tool suite
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.21,2025.06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @eclecticlight  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: logging diagnostics macos system-monitoring troubleshooting
Install: brew install --cask mints
About:
Mints is a comprehensive suite of diagnostic and logging tools for macOS. It provides utilities to monitor system events, analyze log files, and inspect system configuration changes. The suite is designed to help users and administrators troubleshoot issues and maintain system health.
Key Features:
  • Real-time system log monitoring and filtering
  • Tools for analyzing privacy and system configuration logs
  • Utilities to inspect system services and processes
  • Historical log data analysis
Use Cases:
  • Troubleshooting macOS startup and application issues
  • Auditing system changes and security events
  • Monitoring system performance and background processes
Alternatives:
  • Console.app – Mints offers more specialized tools and historical analysis than the built-in Console app.
  • KnockKnock – Focuses specifically on persistence mechanisms, while Mints provides a broader suite of logging utilities.
Version History
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Feb 17, 2024 11:51am 1.17,2024.02 0 VERSION_BUMP cfa8b02c
Jan 18, 2024 1:14pm 1.16,2024.01 0 VERSION_BUMP dec8e49d
Sep 17, 2023 12:41pm 1.15,2023.09 0 VERSION_BUMP 10c71f85
Apr 17, 2023 8:02pm 1.13,2023.04 0 VERSION_BUMP c8b1d31e
Apr 12, 2023 5:34pm 1.12,2023.04 0 VERSION_BUMP 73d34c9d
Mar 28, 2023 7:46am 1.11,2023.03 0 VERSION_BUMP 6489a2de