Developers
The Mac cleaner for developers
If you write code on a Mac, your biggest space hog usually isn't your files - it's the build artifacts scattered across every old project. TidyBar's Developer mode is built for exactly that.
Download TidyBar - free to scan$25 one-time · no subscription · macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later · Apple Silicon & Intel
The space hogs developers hit
- node_modules (npm / pnpm / yarn / bun) - hundreds of MB per project
- Xcode DerivedData and device-support files
- Rust target/ folders
- .next, dist, build output
- Python .venv and __pycache__
- Docker, simulator and package-manager caches
All of it is regenerable - reinstall or rebuild and it comes back - which is exactly why it's safe to clear.
How TidyBar helps
Developer mode scans your project roots, finds these folders, and shows each with its size and age so you can clear the stale ones. It never descends into a matched folder, respects pins, and moves everything to the Trash so a mistake is recoverable. Scanning is free, so you'll see how many gigabytes you're sitting on first.
FAQ
Is it safe to delete node_modules and build folders?+
Yes - they're regenerated by your package manager or next build. Your source code is untouched, and TidyBar moves removals to the Trash.
How much can developers reclaim?+
It's common to recover tens of gigabytes across old projects - node_modules and DerivedData alone add up fast.
Reclaim your space - $25, once.
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