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Free open source disk cleaner for developers. Clean Hugging Face, Ollama, npm, pip, conda, Docker caches, app leftovers, and junk files on macOS and Windows. Built with Tauri.

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Jharu – Open-Source AI and Dev Junk Cleaner for Mac and PC

by riponcm·Jul 24, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Clean UI for deleting dev caches, but GrandPerspective and ncdu already do this.

Strengths
  • •Specifically targets ML model caches (Hugging Face, Ollama) often missed by generic cleaners.
  • •Built with Tauri for a lightweight, native cross-platform experience.
  • •Moves files to Trash instead of permanent delete, adding a safety net for mistakes.
Weaknesses
  • •Disk cleaning is a saturated market with free, established CLI and GUI alternatives.
  • •Lacks a unique technical approach beyond aggregating known cache paths.
Target Audience

Developers and ML engineers running out of disk space

Similar To

GrandPerspective · ncdu · DaisyDisk

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