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DevCleaner for Mac

Reclaim storage used for Xcode caches

Quick answer: DevCleaner is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask devcleaner. The project is open source. It has 97 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What DevCleaner is

DevCleaner is a developer tool for macOS: reclaim storage used for Xcode caches.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/vashpan/xcode-dev-cleaner.

How to install DevCleaner

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask devcleaner.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DevCleaner on Mac?

Run brew install --cask devcleaner in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is DevCleaner open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: vashpan/xcode-dev-cleaner.

Does DevCleaner run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is DevCleaner?

It was installed 97 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3497 in this catalogue.

What version of DevCleaner is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.0-511.