DeepClean is a macOS utility that intelligently cleans system caches, logs, and leftovers while providing read-only visibility into developer tool installations and their disk usage.

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MIT

Last updated

2026-07-29

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Why it is worth attention

It uniquely combines traditional system cleaning with deep inspection of developer environments (Xcode, Homebrew, Node.js, etc.), giving developers a single tool to understand and reclaim disk space often wasted by development artifacts.

Who it is for

  • macOS developers
  • iOS/macOS app developers using Xcode
  • system administrators managing macOS workstations
  • power users wanting to free up disk space

Use cases

  • Cleaning Xcode DerivedData and iOS simulator caches to free tens of gigabytes
  • Identifying and removing leftover files from uninstalled applications
  • Tracking disk space used by global npm, pipx, or Homebrew packages
  • Quickly locating and inspecting large caches or tool directories via Finder

Strengths

  • Smart categorization and safe cleaning of system caches, logs, and app leftovers
  • Tailored Xcode and iOS developer tool cleaning (DerivedData, Archives, simulators)
  • Read-only tracker that scans multiple version managers (nvm, fnm, volta, etc.) for Node.js global packages
  • Real-time search and visual storage bar for instant disk usage overview

Considerations

  • macOS only, no support for other operating systems
  • Developer tool tracker is read-only (cannot clean npm/pipx caches directly)
  • No automated scheduling; cleaning and scanning require manual user action

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Description

DeepClean is a powerful and intelligent macOS cleaner and developer tool manager.

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