Productivity●●Solid
I built a macOS cleanup tool that finds 17 types of developer junk
Targets Xcode and Docker caches specifically where generic cleaners like DaisyDisk miss.
Solve My ProblemNiche Gem
jimsojim
102mo ago
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A tiny macOS app that clears app caches and NPM/Docker/Xcode junk
by chernikovalexey·Apr 20, 2026·2 points·4 comments
AI Analysis
●MidSolve My ProblemSlick
Developer cache targeting is smart, but CleanMyMac already dominates this space.
Strengths
- •Xcode Derived Data cleanup alone can reclaim 50+ GB, addressing real developer pain.
- •Risk-level warnings (safe/cautious/impactful) before deletion prevents accidental data loss.
- •Covers package manager caches across NPM, Cargo, Go, Gradle, and Ruby Gems in one scan.
Weaknesses
- •Disk cleaner category is extremely saturated with CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk, and OmniDiskSweeper.
- •Pro subscription model for core developer features may frustrate users expecting free cleanup.
Category
Target Audience
Mac developers drowning in build caches and junk files
Similar To
CleanMyMac · DaisyDisk · OmniDiskSweeper
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