ClearDisk is a free, open-source macOS utility designed to analyze and remove development-related caches and temporary files. It monitors disk usage from the menu bar and identifies storage consumed by programming tools. The software scans 79 cache locations covering Xcode, Docker, Homebrew, npm, pip, Cargo, and other development environments. Users can inspect storage categories and review explanations before deleting files. Its cleanup system identifies different risk levels and moves recoverable content to Trash. ClearDisk also detects outdated project artifacts and provides recommendations based on file age. Additional tools include disk capacity forecasting, storage alerts, and automatic updates. Built with Swift and SwiftUI, it operates locally without analytics or data collection.
Features
- Developer cache scanning across 79 locations and numerous programming environments
- Project artifact detection for outdated build files and temporary directories
- Visual storage dashboard with categorized disk usage and cleanup estimates
- Risk-based cleanup recommendations with recoverable deletion through Trash
- Menu bar disk monitoring with capacity alerts and storage forecasting
- Privacy-focused macOS operation with signed automatic application updates