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Disk Explorer

Analyze macOS disk usage and rank large files and folders.

8|1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#cleanup#find#storage#disk#du#mac#disk-usage
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins --skill disk-explorer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Disk Explorer
Source: https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/mac-disk-cleaner/skills/disk-explorer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins --skill disk-explorer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Disk Explorer helps Mac users quickly understand what is consuming storage on their machine by scanning system and user locations, summarizing sizes, and highlighting safe, high-impact candidates for cleanup without deleting anything.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Overall usage summary: Reports total disk size, used and available space for the root volume.
  • Top-level home folder analysis: Lists largest top-level folders in the user's home directory to identify bulky projects or media.
  • Common large locations and developer artifacts: Checks Downloads, Desktop, Library/Application Support, Caches, and Xcode-derived data to find typical storage sinks.
  • Large file discovery and quick-wins: Finds files larger than 500 MB, ZIP duplicates, old iOS backups, and Trash size so users can make safe cleanup decisions.
  • Use Case: When a user asks "Why is my Mac full?" the skill produces a prioritized, language-local report showing quick wins and items that need review.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to analyze my Mac's disk usage, list the largest folders and files, and give prioritized cleanup recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Disk Explorer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find large files and folders consuming disk space on my Mac?▼

You can find what is consuming disk space on your Mac by running disk usage analysis that scans home directories, Downloads, Library paths, and developer artifacts using standard shell utilities like du and find to produce a ranked inventory of large files and folders.

What is taking up so much storage in my macOS home directory?▼

Storage in your macOS home directory is typically consumed by bulky top-level folders, media, Library Caches, Xcode-derived data, and large files over 500 MB, which a disk usage scan identifies and ranks by size for review.

How do I get cleanup advice for disk usage without deleting important files?▼

To get disk cleanup advice without deleting important files, you can run a non-destructive storage analysis that highlights safe quick-wins like ZIP duplicates, old iOS backups, and Trash size, providing recommendations for you to review rather than automatically removing data.

Does disk usage analysis work with developer artifacts and Xcode-derived data?▼

Yes, disk usage analysis works with developer artifacts by specifically checking common storage sinks like Xcode-derived data, Library Application Support, and Caches to identify bulky development files taking up system space.

Can I check overall disk usage and available space on a root volume?▼

Yes, you can check overall disk usage on a root volume by executing the df shell utility, which reports the total disk size, used space, and available space to help you understand your current storage capacity.

What are the limitations of using shell utilities for disk cleanup recommendations?▼

The limitation of using shell utilities for disk cleanup is that they require a shell-accessible macOS environment to execute commands like df, du, and find, and the process is strictly non-destructive, meaning you must manually review and delete the identified files yourself.

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