disk-hygiene

Audit disk usage, caches, and Downloads to reclaim macOS storage.

Updated May 18, 2022

Search Tags:#cleanup #macos #cache #storage #disk #system-maintenance #cleanup-scripts

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npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill disk-hygiene

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Skill: disk-hygiene
Source: https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config/tree/main/claude/skills/disk-hygiene
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill disk-hygiene

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit and prune disk space, caches, and Downloads to reclaim storage on macOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

Audit disk usage across the home directory, caches, and Downloads to identify space hogs.
Clean developer caches and temp data (brew, npm, cargo, etc.), remove forgotten files, and triage Downloads.
Use cases include freeing space after large builds, clearing stale data, and preparing a clean system for onboarding.

Quick Start

Run disk-hygiene to audit disk usage, prune caches, and triage Downloads.

Frequently Asked Questions about disk-hygiene

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

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How do I safely clean up macOS disk space without deleting important files?▼

To safely clean up macOS disk space, audit your home directory, caches, and Downloads to identify space hogs, then prune stale data using structured cleanup steps with validation to prevent unintended data loss.

What is the best way to clear developer caches on macOS after large builds?▼

The best way to clear developer caches on macOS is to prune package manager caches from tools like brew, npm, and cargo, removing stale temporary build data to reclaim storage and optimize system performance.

Can I triage my Downloads folder to reclaim macOS storage automatically?▼

Yes, you can triage your Downloads folder to reclaim macOS storage by auditing forgotten files and identifying large space hogs, then removing them through optional prompts and safe cleanup steps.

Does disk-hygiene work for both developer machines and personal macOS workstations?▼

Yes, disk-hygiene is applicable to both developer machines and personal macOS workstations, maintaining storage health and optimizing performance by auditing usage, caches, and Downloads across the system.

How do I audit disk usage to find what is taking up space on macOS?▼

You audit disk usage on macOS by scanning the home directory, caches, and Downloads to identify space hogs, revealing which forgotten files and stale data are consuming the most storage capacity.

What precautions are in place to avoid unintended data loss during macOS cleanup?▼

To avoid unintended data loss during macOS cleanup, the process implements structured workflow steps with optional prompts and validation, ensuring safe removal of caches and temporary data before deletion.