If you accidentally delete a native Apple app (like Mail or Preview), you can use Pacifist to extract just that app from an OS installer.
It is the recommended version for Macs running OS X 10.10.3 through macOS 10.14.5 . Pacifist 4.0.5
It bridges the gap for older Intel-based Macs that still need robust archive handling but aren't compatible with the modern macOS Ventura or Sonoma requirements. Availability If you accidentally delete a native Apple app
It allows you to inspect what scripts or files an installer is planning to put on your system before you commit to the install. Availability It allows you to inspect what scripts
You can find this specific legacy build directly through the CharlesSoft Older Versions page , which hosts zip and disk image formats for various historic Mac OS iterations. While the developer has moved on to newer versions for modern macOS, 4.0.5 remains a stable "last-best" option for many older systems.
It supports various formats beyond standard Apple packages, including .zip , .tar , .tar.gz , and .xar . System Compatibility