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Aster Disk

App StoreFile & photo recovery🇺🇸

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and the App Store and has been in the index since 2 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Aster Disk analyzes Mac storage using visual charts and folder drill-downs, explains common system and application paths, and suggests rule-based cleanups. It also provides app uninstalling with related cache removal and keeps deleted items recoverable in the Trash.

Inferred · not functionally tested

PaidiOSmacOS
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Finding and safely removing unnecessary files and applications that consume Mac storage.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Mac users who need storage analysis and cleanup tools

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: MOBILE · deployment: ios, macos

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.apple.com · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Aster Disk is a File & photo recovery project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on finding and safely removing unnecessary files and applications that consume Mac storage. Inferred · not functionally tested: Aster Disk is a consumer product aimed at mac users who need storage analysis and cleanup tools. Basis unknown · not verified: Pricing is paid. Basis unknown · not verified: Aster Disk is available on iOS and macOS.

Julien Balmont builds and maintains Aster Disk, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include storage treemaps, folder drill-down, and cleanup suggestions.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Storage treemaps
  • Folder drill-down
  • Cleanup suggestions
  • App uninstaller
  • Installed app browser
  • Cache removal

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
mac-storage-cleanerdisk-usage-analysisapp-uninstallerxcode-cache-cleanup

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
iOSmacOS

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSGitHubStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Sep · 08:54 UTC
    Show HN: Aster Disk – see what's filling your Mac and what's safe to delete seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Aster Disk

What does Aster Disk do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Aster Disk focuses on finding and safely removing unnecessary files and applications that consume Mac storage. It is catalogued under File & photo recovery on PulseGate.
Who should use Aster Disk?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Aster Disk is a consumer product built for mac users who need storage analysis and cleanup tools.
Does Aster Disk have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: No — Aster Disk is paid.
What platforms does Aster Disk run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Aster Disk runs on iOS and macOS.
Is Aster Disk still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What projects are similar to Aster Disk?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include OpenDisk, Storage Radar, and DuckDisk.OpenDiskStorage RadarDuckDisk
Who makes Aster Disk?
Aster Disk is developed by Julien Balmont, based in the United States.
How long has Aster Disk been around?
Aster Disk first shipped in 2026.

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