How to uninstall not App Store apps using Launchpad?

It is possible but it's a bit "hacky".

  1. Open your Applications Directory in Finder

  2. Find an app the was installed from the Appstore.

  3. Right click on the .app and select Show Package Contents.

  4. Copy this directory (_MASReceipt). Directory

  5. Now repeat the above steps or write a script to place that directory in all of the non Appstore apps by selecting Show Package Contents and pasting the copied directory.

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