ExtremeCleaner is an essential tool for managing disk space usage. It goes beyond simple cache clearing to identify other space-hungry items: large AI models (Ollama, LM Studio), old game saves and Minecraft worlds, forgotten downloads and videos, virtual machine images, email databases, call recordings, Spotify and video editor caches, and outdated software versions.
It features three tabs: safe cleanup (moving files to the Recycle Bin), files for manual review, and system locations (hibernation files, WinSxS, restore points, update caches)—complete with instructions on how to reduce their size if desired. Each item comes with an explanation of what it is and whether it is safe to remove.
If you have a small SSD that is constantly running out of space, this tool solves the problem: it regularly identifies what can be safely removed and shows exactly where your storage is going. github.com/AIgrator/ExtremeCleaner.
Features
- effective: reclaim gigabytes from forgotten caches and leftovers
- safe: trash-first deletion, restore points, nothing wiped permanently
- explained: every item tells what it is before you delete it
- guided: system areas come with official commands and instructions
- thorough: 239 curated rules across browsers, dev tools, games and more
- portable: single exe, no installer
- custom: add your own folders to watch
- free: open source (MIT), no ads