pacifist ☆

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Description:
Extract files and folders from package files, disk images, and archives

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.1.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos installer extraction utility package-analysis

Install: brew install --cask pacifist

About:
Pacifist is a specialized macOS utility for inspecting and extracting content from installation packages, disk images, and archives. It allows users to browse package contents without running the installer, enabling selective file recovery and analysis. This tool is invaluable for troubleshooting, data recovery, and accessing files from legacy or corrupted installers.

Key Features:

Browse and extract files from .pkg, .dmg, and archive formats
Inspect package metadata, scripts, and requirements without installation
Force-extract files from corrupted or incompatible installers
Checksum verification for file integrity

Use Cases:

Recovering files from old macOS installers on newer systems
Analyzing package contents before installation for security auditing
Extracting specific drivers or resources without running full installer

Alternatives:

Suspicious Package – Similar package inspection capabilities, but Pacifist offers broader archive support and legacy installer compatibility
The Unarchiver – General archive tool; Pacifist specializes in installer packages and provides deeper metadata inspection

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 17, 2026 7:31pm	4.1.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	8b6068e2