What does MacBroom do?

Safely freeing up disk space and removing unnecessary files on macOS systems. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.

MacBroom is an open-source project built for macOS users seeking disk cleanup.

Yes — MacBroom is open source under the MIT License and free to use.

What platforms does MacBroom run on?

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

Is MacBroom still maintained?

PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify MacBroom as active.

What are alternatives to MacBroom?

Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include macsweep, mac-deep-cleaner, and DeepCleanMac.

MacBroom is developed by mythkiven.

When did MacBroom launch?

MacBroom first shipped in 2026.

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MacBroom

Name: MacBroom
Author: mythkiven

pypi.orgOther productivity

MacBroom is an open-source utility for macOS that helps users free up disk space by removing caches, app leftovers, large and duplicate files, and development junk. It features a local web UI for easy management and is suitable for users seeking a safe, transparent alternative to commercial cleaners.

Open SourceMIT License

CLImacOSWebSelf-hosted

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Overview

5 features

In the Other productivity space, MacBroom takes a focused approach. Safely freeing up disk space and removing unnecessary files on macOS systems. It is built as an open-source project for macOS users seeking disk cleanup. MacBroom is open source under the MIT License. MacBroom is available on the command line, macOS, and the web, and it can be self-hosted.

mythkiven builds and maintains MacBroom, and the product first shipped in 2026. PulseGate's similarity index finds few close equivalents — MacBroom occupies a relatively distinct niche. Key capabilities include disk cleanup, cache removal, and duplicate file detection.

Disk cleanup
Cache removal
Duplicate file detection
App leftover cleanup
Local web UI

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Runs on: CLImacOSBrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

LicenseMIT License

Verified signals

HTTPS Open Source GitHub

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

IndexedJul 1, 1:17 AM
macbroom discovered by the PulseGate indexer
Source: PulseGate indexerOpen ↗

Frequently asked questions about MacBroom

What does MacBroom do?: Safely freeing up disk space and removing unnecessary files on macOS systems. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who is MacBroom for?: MacBroom is an open-source project built for macOS users seeking disk cleanup.
Is MacBroom free?: Yes — MacBroom is open source under the MIT License and free to use.
What platforms does MacBroom run on?: MacBroom runs on the command line, macOS, and the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is MacBroom still maintained?: PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify MacBroom as active.
What are alternatives to MacBroom?: Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include macsweep, mac-deep-cleaner, and DeepCleanMac.macsweep mac-deep-cleaner DeepCleanMac
Who makes MacBroom?: MacBroom is developed by mythkiven.
When did MacBroom launch?: MacBroom first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT License
First seen: Jul 1, 2026
Activity: 🟢 Active
Status: 🟢 Active
Built for: macOS users seeking disk cleanup
Model: Open source
Solves: Safely freeing up disk space and removing unnecessary files on macOS systems.

Developer

mythkiven

GitHub

Open source

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PulseGate index

Confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: Jul 1, 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Activity: Active
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 2w ago
Freshness: Unknown

Identity audit (9)

Entity ID: cmr1e0e3402oufkhd4gas1zvu
Slug: macbroom-pypi-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state: Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: Jul 1, 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated: Jul 1, 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/macbroom

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