User Guide

Disk Cleaner Inst

App: Disk Cleaner Inst (macOS) · Developer: Oleksandr Nesterov · Home · Privacy Policy

Overview

Disk Cleaner Inst helps you free disk space by removing temporary and unnecessary files on your Mac. Everything runs locally on your computer — nothing is uploaded to the internet.

Mac App Store version: the app uses App Sandbox. When you scan or clean, macOS asks you to choose a folder (usually your home folder). The app only accesses folders you select.

Quick start

Open the Clean tab.
Select categories (Cache, Logs, Trash, .DS_Store).
Tap Scan. If prompted, choose your home folder.
Review sizes per category.
Tap Delete and confirm. Files are removed permanently.

Clean tab

Removes safe temporary data under the folder you selected:

Cache — ~/Library/Caches
Logs — ~/Library/Logs
Trash — contents of the Trash
.DS_Store — hidden macOS folder metadata files

Always scan first to see how much space you can free before deleting.

Large Files tab

Choose a minimum file size.
Tap Scan and select a folder to search.
Review the list — open in Finder or delete selected files (with confirmation).

Developer tab

Tools for developers:

Xcode simulators — list and remove unused simulator data
Android AVDs — list Android emulators and their size
Android Studio — installed versions and preference folders

Destructive actions always ask for confirmation before deletion.

Protected paths (blocklist)

The app never modifies critical locations, including:

Application Support
Xcode project data (except simulator caches you explicitly remove)
Docker, iCloud, and similar protected paths

Permissions

Folder picker — required in the Mac App Store build; pick your home folder when asked.
Full Disk Access (optional) — System Settings → Privacy & Security. Not required; some folders may be skipped without it.

If access is denied, the app shows a warning and continues safely — it does not crash.

FAQ

Is my data sent to the cloud?
No. All scanning and deletion happens on your Mac.

Do I need an account?
No.

Can I undo deletion?
No — deleted files are not moved to Trash (except when emptying Trash itself). Scan before deleting.

Why does macOS ask for a folder?
App Sandbox rules require explicit folder access in the Mac App Store version.

Contact

Email: hollybyte.com@gmail.com