suspicious-package@preview
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Description:
Application for inspecting installer packages
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.5.1,1259@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: macos installer pkg security inspection
Install: brew install --cask suspicious-package@preview
About:
Suspicious Package is a comprehensive tool for analyzing macOS installer packages (.pkg files). It allows users to inspect package components, scripts, and metadata before installation. This helps identify potential security risks or unwanted changes to the system.
Key Features:
  • Detailed inspection of package components and payload
  • View preinstall and postinstall scripts
  • Analyze receipt information and requirements
  • Search and compare multiple packages
Use Cases:
  • Security auditing of downloaded installer packages
  • Troubleshooting installation issues by examining package contents
Alternatives:
  • pkgutil – Built-in command-line tool with basic functionality
  • The Unarchiver – General archive tool that can extract but not analyze packages
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 18, 2025 2:09pm 4.5.1,1259 0 VERSION_BUMP 13713944