Dusty is an open-source macOS utility that helps users reclaim disk space by cleaning caches, logs, Xcode junk, and other developer leftovers. It operates from the menu bar, uses an allowlist-only deletion approach for safety, and provides transparency by showing all paths and sizes before deletion. Ideal for macOS users and developers who want a trustworthy, privacy-respecting cleanup tool.
In the Other productivity space, Dusty takes a focused approach. It focuses on freeing up disk space on macOS by safely removing unnecessary files and developer leftovers. Dusty is an open-source project aimed at macOS users and developers seeking disk cleanup tools. The project is open source (MIT). Dusty is available on the command line and macOS.
Toprak Yagcioglu builds and maintains Dusty, and the product first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 59 stars and 65 commits in the last 90 days. Across PulseGate's embedding index, Dusty has few near neighbours, marking it as relatively distinct. Among its 9 catalogued features are menu bar app, cache cleaning, and log file removal.
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