Who should use DevClean?

DevClean is an open-source project built for macOS developers.

Does DevClean have a free plan?

Yes — DevClean is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does DevClean run on?

DevClean runs on the web, the command line, and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.

Is DevClean still maintained?

Unverified. DevClean has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to DevClean?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DevCleaner, DevCleaner, and devclean-cli.

DevClean is developed by Dipesh Walia.

Is DevClean open source?

Yes — DevClean is open source under the Open Source license.

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DevClean

Name: DevClean
Author: Dipesh Walia

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DevClean is an open-source macOS cleanup utility for removing development-related junk files. It uses a verification-first approach that skips files it cannot prove are safe to delete, making it suitable for developers managing local disk space.

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Overview

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DevClean is a CLI tools & terminal project. It focuses on removing development-related junk files from macOS without risking files that cannot be verified as disposable. It is built as an open-source project for macOS developers. The project is open source (Open Source). DevClean is available on the web, the command line, and macOS, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Dipesh Walia. Among its 5 catalogued features are junk file scanning, verified deletion, and safety checks.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Junk file scanning
Verified deletion
Safety checks
macOS support
Developer cleanup

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License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed3 Sept · 03:29 UTC
DevClean – a macOS cleaner that skips anything it cannot prove is junk verified via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about DevClean

What is DevClean?: DevClean focuses on removing development-related junk files from macOS without risking files that cannot be verified as disposable. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use DevClean?: DevClean is an open-source project built for macOS developers.
Does DevClean have a free plan?: Yes — DevClean is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does DevClean run on?: DevClean runs on the web, the command line, and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.
Is DevClean still maintained?: Unverified. DevClean has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to DevClean?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DevCleaner, DevCleaner, and devclean-cli.DevCleaner DevCleaner devclean-cli
Who makes DevClean?: DevClean is developed by Dipesh Walia.
Is DevClean open source?: Yes — DevClean is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: CLI · Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 3 Sept 2026
Built for: macOS developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Removing development-related junk files from macOS without risking files that cannot be verified as disposable.

Developer

Dipesh Walia

Index record

Indexed: 3 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 3 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: devclean-a-macos-cleaner-that-skips-anything-it-cannot-prov-github-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 3 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/dipeshwalia/dev-clean

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