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DevCleaner is a macOS menu bar utility that finds and safely clears the storage caches created by developer tools. It helps developers reclaim gigabytes from Xcode, Docker, Gradle, npm, AI coding apps, local LLM tools, and other build environments without breaking their setup.

Added on June 25, 2026

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What is DevCleaner?

DevCleaner is a lightweight Mac utility for developers whose machines fill up with build artifacts, simulator files, package caches, Docker images, and AI tool data. It scans common developer ecosystems, shows how much space can be reclaimed, and marks each cleanup target by risk level. The app focuses on safe cache cleanup rather than generic disk cleaning, so it understands which files regenerate automatically and which ones should be handled carefully. It is useful for software engineers, mobile developers, and AI tooling users who want more disk space without manually chasing hidden folders.

How to use DevCleaner?

  1. Install DevCleaner on a Mac running macOS 14 or newer.
  2. Open it from the menu bar and run a scan across supported developer tools.
  3. Review reclaimable space grouped by ecosystem, such as Xcode, Android Studio, Docker, npm, or local AI tools.
  4. Keep the default safe selections or manually choose warning-level folders you understand.
  5. Click clean to remove selected caches and rerun tools normally when they regenerate needed files.

Core Features

  • Developer cache scanner — Finds build artifacts and caches from Xcode, Gradle, npm, Docker, JetBrains, VS Code, and more.
  • Risk-aware cleanup — Labels each target as safe, warning, or dangerous so users do not delete critical SDK files by accident.
  • Menu bar workflow — Lives quietly in the macOS menu bar for quick scans and one-click cleanup.
  • AI tool coverage — Includes cache locations for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Ollama, and other modern AI tools.
  • Custom folder support — Lets developers add their own cache paths and cleanup targets.
  • Free no-account app — Provides a small local utility without a cloud login or subscription requirement.

Use Cases

  • Mac developer cleanup — Reclaim storage from DerivedData, simulators, build caches, and package managers.
  • Mobile development maintenance — Keep Xcode and Android Studio from silently consuming disk space.
  • AI coding workstation cleanup — Remove growing caches from AI coding assistants and local model tools.
  • Safe disk recovery — Free space without using a generic cleaner that might delete important developer files.

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