How to Uninstall Maven on Mac (Homebrew Way Included)

If you are a Java user who uses Java apps for your Java works and projects, then we’re sure you are familiar with the Maven app. This app can also be used to build and manage projects from other apps likes C#, Scala, and so much more.

However, many users still regret downloading this app because after a while it started giving them issues. Particularly on their projects and computers which affects their work. That’s why many users want to uninstall Maven Mac after experiencing such issues.

Continue reading this article to learn how to do it. We have an automatic tool and different app-removal ways to help you uninstall Maven. And we will also show the reinstallation steps.

Contents: Part 1. Where Is Maven Installed on Mac?Part 2. How to Uninstall Maven on Mac Using TerminalPart 3. How Do I Completely Uninstall Maven on Mac?Conclusion

Part 1. Where Is Maven Installed on Mac?

Some macOS versions have a built-in Maven 3, which is usually installed in /usr/share/maven. To test whether Maven is installed on your Mac, type the command mvn -v in the terminal, it will display the version you have installed.

Are you one of the people who want to uninstall Maven because of certain issues you are experiencing? There are different possible problems that you can encounter with the Apache Maven app. These problems come in different forms such as:

• Maven app is not listed on your "Programs and Features" folder on Windows or not on the "Application" folder on Mac
• You don’t have sufficient authority to uninstall the Maven app
• A file could not run which is required to make the uninstallation process complete
• Certain errors have occurred
• There are still files and folders related to Maven that are stored on your hard disk

You see, there are a lot of possible problems that can arise just because you haven’t properly uninstalled the Maven app on your device. That’s why you need to follow a certain method so you can completely and successfully uninstall Maven on Mac without causing problems on your computer.

Part 2. How to Uninstall Maven on Mac Using Terminal

The first method we are going to introduce to you is the manual process. The manual removal way can be a long procedure where you will be required to invest lots of your time and effort.

However, this method is still very effective. But you will need lots of patience to execute this process. That’s why we still recommend using the easier way which is by using a professional cleaning tool (more on that later on).

Follow the steps we have provided below to uninstall Maven on Mac manually:

1. Open the app Terminal
2. Type $ which mvn on the window
3. If you see the output is /usr/local/bin/mvn, you can locate the Maven app on your Mac by going to the bin directory $ cd /usr/local/bin/
4. Clean up the maven local bin
5. Search where the Maven app is installed by typing $ ls -lrt l grep -I mvn
6. For example, if from the output result you can see ~/Cellar/~, navigate to your Cellar Directory using $ cd ../Cellar/
7. Then delete Maven on Mac using $ rm -rf maven

Make sure not to make any mistakes when doing the manual process. If you make one, it will result in an uneven or incomplete uninstallation process. This will then lead to the possible problems we have listed above which can harm your computer seriously.

If you are a Homebrew user, you can also type $ brew uninstall maven to uninstall Maven on Mac via Homebrew.

And here’s also provided the second way to clean up the maven local bin:

• You can check its version and locate Maven by typing mvn -version in the Terminal
• To clean the target: mvn celan -U
• To delete the maven packages in the local repository: mvn dependency:purge-local-repository
• To remove the environment variables: vi ~/.bash_profile

Note: There may be some hidden files that cannot be displayed directly in Finder, we suggest that users can enter the directory by shortcut Shift+Command+G and then delete the maven files to completely uninstall Maven on Mac.

How to Install Maven on Mac Using Terminal

Now we have learn how to uninstall Maven on Mac using different commands. By using Terminal, you can also install or reinstall Maven on your Mac successfully. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Download Maven “apache-maven-3.xxx-bin.tar.gz” and extract it
2. Move it to a specific folder using commands such as $ sudo mv ~/Downloads/apache-maven-3.6.3 /Library/apache-maven-3.6.3
3. It has a file called .bash_profile, open it using TextEdit or nano
4. Add the lines here and save the file:

• export MAVEN_HOME=/Library/apache-maven-3.6.3
• export PATH=$MAVEN_HOME/bin:$PATH

5. Type $ source .bash_profileto refresh the settings

You can also install the Maven using brew on your Mac, click the link and you can know more detailed steps.

When using this method, make sure to follow each step thoroughly to avoid causing problems on your Mac. This Terminal can be used in so many ways which is why you will have to use this method so you can successfully remove Maven from Mac without any issues.

Part 3. How Do I Completely Uninstall Maven on Mac?

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Conclusion

For those who want to uninstall Maven on Mac, we highly recommend the different uses of Terminal we have prepared and listed for your above, without causing any issues on your device. But then again, you will have to make sure that all of these steps are followed or it will lead to possible problems on your Mac which we have also listed above.

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