MacWashBig models. Forgotten builds. Caches that made themselves at home.
See what’s taking up space, and choose what stays.
macOS 14.0+ · Built for Apple silicon Checking the latest release…Early release · macOS may require Open Anyway on first launch.
This Mac · largest folders first
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE SPACE.
From the obvious downloads to that forgotten build folder. MacWash groups the clutter so you can see the whole picture.
Find heavy dependencies, build outputs, Python environments, and agent worktrees—wherever your projects live.
Explore Hugging Face, LM Studio, and local model storage. See individual downloads before deciding what to keep.
Docker, Git, Homebrew, and Xcode cleanup runs through their own tools, with a review before changes.
Explore Downloads and iMovie data, or make verified backups in a folder you choose, with external disk recommendations.
Size and recorded activity point you toward things worth reviewing. You make the final call.
A CLEANER WITH A LITTLE CONSCIENCE
More visibility. A moment to review.
And a way back for the files you trash.
Scan locally. Browse a size-sorted tree and see what each folder actually contains.
Review the exact item, its size, and cleanup notes. Protected roots and your home folder are off limits.
Ordinary file cleanup goes to macOS Trash. Tool-managed deletions are clearly marked and separately confirmed.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Open the DMG and drag MacWash into Applications. This early release has not been notarized by Apple. After trying to open it, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway, then confirm Open if you trust this download. Apple’s instructions
No. Scanning only reads your disk. You select an item and review it before a cleanup action. Ordinary files go to Trash; native tool actions explain when deletion is permanent.
Results appear as the scan runs, with folder sizes updating as more files are measured. Accurate totals require reading file metadata. Known apps, dependencies, and caches are summarized instead of deeply analyzed. Recent reports are kept in memory for quick browsing; a fresh scan still measures the disk.
Only if you want access to protected locations such as app containers and Trash. macOS controls that permission. MacWash shows skipped locations and never asks for an administrator password.
Items in Trash still occupy storage. Empty Trash in Finder when you are ready. MacWash refreshes free space automatically; APFS snapshots and open files can delay the space being reclaimed.
MAKE SPACE FOR WHAT’S NEXT
macOS 14.0+ · Apple silicon