mac-cleanup-go

mac-cleanup-go is a terminal user interface (TUI) tool designed to efficiently clean up macOS by scanning and managing caches, logs, and temporary files. This powerful utility provides users with the capability to view the sizes and paths of files before making deletion decisions, ensuring a selective and safer cleanup process.

Key Features

• Preview Before Delete: Users can browse through a comprehensive list of files, selecting precisely what to delete, minimizing the risk of losing important data.
• Safety Levels: The tool categorizes files into three safety levels:
  • Safe: Auto-regenerated files.
  • Moderate: Files that require re-login.
  • Risky: Files that may contain important data.
• Extensive Target Coverage: It can target up to 90 different categories, including files from 10 browsers, 32 development tools, and 38 applications.
• Trash by Default: Deleted items are sent to Trash, allowing for easy recovery if mistakes are made.

Usage

To initiate the cleanup process, simply run:

mac-cleanup

Tip: Ensure full disk access permissions are granted to the terminal to include the cleaning of the Trash. Navigate to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access to adjust these settings accordingly.

Alternatives

For users interested in exploring other options, consider:

• mac-cleanup-py: A Python-based cleanup script for macOS.
• Mole: A tool providing deep cleaning and optimization for your Mac.