macOS Command-Line Tool for Freeing Disk Space by Cleaning Caches, Logs, and Junk Files
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Summary
mac-cleaner-cli is a free, open-source command-line tool for macOS that helps users free up disk space by removing unnecessary files. It scans for and cleans caches, logs, Homebrew leftovers, Xcode DerivedData, and other junk files directly from the terminal. The tool is privacy-focused with no telemetry, subscription fees, or bloatware, and offers interactive selection of what to clean. A Windows version is also available.
Key quotes
Ā· 5 pulledFree up disk space on macOS with a single command. Removes caches, logs, Homebrew leftovers, Xcode DerivedData, and junk files ā all from your terminal.
No subscription. No telemetry. No bloatware.
š Scan your Mac for cleanable files š Show you what was found with sizes ā Let you select exactly what to clean šļø Clean only what you chose
š One Command Just run
šŖ Also available for Windows: windows-cleaner-cli
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