mac-dedupe-cleanup

File deduplication on macOS identifies and removes identical files to free up storage space. This Skill uses jdupes to find duplicates and inactive repository artifacts, sending them to the Trash for recoverable deletion rather than permanently erasing them immediately.

You can free up Mac storage space safely by using a workflow that provides tailored disk usage risk profiles and requires explicit permission for all deletions. It handles file integrity by preserving unique user-generated content and using the Trash for recoverable removal.

Yes, you need Python for execution and jdupes for the deduplication process. These dependencies are required to analyze disk usage, identify duplicates, and manage the safe deletion workflow on your Mac system.

The best way to clean inactive repository artifacts is through a phase-based approach that targets them as quick wins. This process identifies compressible files and repository data, organizing them for deletion while ensuring file integrity and explicit user authorization.

While jdupes identifies duplicates, the limitation of permanent data loss is mitigated by routing deletions through the Trash for recovery. The workflow never deletes files without explicit user permission, ensuring data integrity and preserving unique content.