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Added
- Dev Cleanup now asks for Home folder access once instead of requesting each cache folder separately
Improved
- Dev Cleanup profiles are detected automatically when you open the screen, with no manual Refresh needed
Fixed
- Dev Cleanup no longer misses files inside folders that already have granted access
Added
- A Mac App Store app warning before deletion so users know macOS may still require manual removal through Finder or Launchpad
- An Open App Management button that replaces Reveal in Finder for apps macOS blocks from being removed in-app
- Granular App Uninstaller discovery permission steps for ~/Applications and ~/Library with clearer explanations for Steam wrappers, manifests, caches, and app data
Improved
- App Uninstaller leftover size estimation for more accurate remaining-file sizing
- Home Dashboard Continue now opens Disk Map instead of the Scan screen so the latest analysis result is visible immediately
- Grouped protected areas on Home so scan skips are shown as logical protected zones with clearer guidance instead of a raw skipped-entry count
- Optimistic purchase restore so paid users no longer see Preview flash on launch while entitlements restore
- Permissions now group protected scan skips into logical zones instead of individual entries
- Home and Permissions folder access is automatically reused in App Uninstaller
Fixed
- Workspace behavior when switching between Installed Apps and Removed App Leftovers modes
Added
- A new Permission Action Plan panel with step-by-step instructions for what button to press and which folder to select when access is denied
- Support for different access types, including folder selection bookmarks, Full Disk Access, and App Management
- Access re-check directly from the UI with no app restart required
- A manual fallback path when the system dialog does not work
- A dual trash removal strategy that tries FileManager.trashItem first and falls back to NSWorkspace.recycle when needed
- Sentry integration for crash monitoring to improve stability
Improved
- Leftovers detection in App Uninstaller with better filtering so only meaningful files are shown
- Blocked-size estimates so users can see exactly how much space remains inaccessible because of missing permissions
- Handling of complex apps such as nested bundles and Steam games
- Fast app icon caching so the app list loads almost instantly
- Detailed troubleshooting hints that explain why access is needed and how to grant it
- Diagnostics for protected folders and system paths
- Automatic suggestions for alternative actions on errors
- Detailed error messages that explain the root cause
- Undo for move-to-trash operations
- Localization coverage for new App Uninstaller, Dev Cleanup, and Permissions strings
- Translation consistency across all supported languages
Fixed
- Partial uninstall handling so the main app can still be removed when some related files remain locked, with blocked items shown together with an explanation
Added
- Retry Removal in App Uninstaller so you can try again after granting permissions in System Settings without re-scanning
- New Docker cleanup modes: Conservative, Balanced, and Aggressive
- Docker cleanup controls for stopped containers and volumes
- German localization for new features
Improved
- Access troubleshooting in App Uninstaller with clearer instructions when macOS requires App Management or admin approval
- Finder fallback for apps in /Applications, using the system recycle mechanism to work around sandbox restrictions
- Docker cleanup hints before apply
- Docker cleanup and App Uninstaller translations across all supported languages
Fixed
- Partial success handling when the main app is removed but some related files remain protected
Added
- Free Tier Preview Mode so users can explore App Uninstaller, Dev Cleanup, and Reports in read-only preview mode before purchasing
- Localized preview summaries with feature descriptions and badges for locked premium features in the current app language
- Collapsible advanced settings for a cleaner Settings workspace
Improved
- Better multilingual support with automatic fallback for missing translations
- New and updated translations for App Uninstaller and Home screen
- Improved handling when folder access is limited or blocked
- Better recovery suggestions when permissions need attention
- Refined window layout and spacing throughout the app
Fixed
- Paywall screens now properly adapt to light and dark system themes
Added
- Guided Review and Apply flows for Xcode Archives, CoreSimulator data, iOS Device Support, and Android Emulator AVD artifacts
- New Dev Cleanup profiles for Rust Cargo Registry Cache, Rust Cargo Git Cache, CocoaPods artifacts, and Carthage artifacts
Improved
- Xcode Archives cleanup with quicker actions, clearer grouping by date, and better selection previews
- Richer explanations for cleanup targets so it is easier to understand what each profile contains, why it was flagged, and what may happen after removal
- Guided preflight details and item selection for caution-level cleanup flows
- Localization coverage across Dev Cleanup, Settings, Reports, Home, Disk Map, and other workspaces
- Cleanup detection and size estimation for hidden files, Device Support data, and symbolic links
- App Uninstaller and cleanup messaging for clearer actions and status feedback
Fixed
- Stability across cleanup flows, diagnostics, and localization, with additional test coverage
Added
- Added snapshot test coverage for Docker Guided Cleanup states, including Conservative review, running-container blocker, stale dry-run refresh, Aggressive mode before dry run, and returning to Conservative mode after riskier settings
Improved
- Refined the Docker Guided Cleanup experience with a more structured review flow, clearer next-step guidance, and better runtime context
- Added mode-aware Docker cleanup presentation for Conservative, Balanced, and Aggressive presets, including clearer visual tinting and contextual badges
- Improved Dev Cleanup risk badges with dynamic colors and localized labels for better readability across appearance modes and languages
- Enhanced Docker preflight summary parsing so localized preflight output is interpreted more reliably in the UI
Fixed
- Stale Docker error states are now cleared once Docker size detection succeeds
- Docker dry run estimate handling no longer shows older results as the current reclaimable amount after cleanup settings change
- Guided Docker cleanup now refreshes preflight automatically after a fresh dry run, reducing manual repetition before apply
Added
- App Uninstaller now includes Cookies and LaunchAgents for more complete uninstalls
- Expanded multi-language support with new Disk Analysis translations
Improved
- Rebuilt App Uninstaller around a disk-space-focused app inventory so you can see exactly how much space you will free before removing anything
- More accurate on-disk app sizes based on real physical footprint instead of filesystem metadata
- Persistent path size caching so re-inspecting apps is effectively instant
- Safety checks before removal so the app verifies the target is quit before proceeding
- Cleaner App Uninstaller UI with nested scrolling removed and more compact leftover cards
- Reworked Home screen hierarchy and key metrics for a clearer first-run experience
- Contextual post-scan feedback that guides you toward the right next action
- Improved sidebar emphasis and navigation flow
- Refreshed Disk Analysis workflow states
- Improved snapshot comparison view in Reports
- Updated Permissions recovery flow
- Refined action hierarchy in Dev Cleanup
- Cleaned up Settings and Integrations workspaces
- Standardized and refreshed localization strings across the app
- Improved translation quality and consistency
Fixed
- Estimated freed-space previews are no longer overstated
- Tap area on ecosystem filter chips
Fixed
- App Uninstaller Removed App Leftovers now correctly shows results when leftover files from removed apps are still present on disk, including cached data, preferences, and support files found in your Library folders
Added
- New guided first-run experience inside Home, with a safer default path for most users and a clear developer-oriented fast path
Improved
- Renamed Storage Cleanup to Disk Analysis to better reflect the analyze-first, act-later workflow
- Renamed workspace tabs: Scan → Overview, Largest → Large Files
- Repositioned Home as a resume and overview surface instead of a second full scan launcher
- Reworked the Disk Analysis Overview screen into a clearer post-scan workflow with a current result summary, key metrics, and actionable next steps into Disk Map, Large Files, and Dev Cleanup
- Replaced the raw Quick Result Preview with a new What We Found section that highlights the main insight, suggests the best next view, and shows a short deduplicated evidence list
- Improved scan-source selection and analysis entry points across Home and Disk Analysis for a more consistent flow
- Hid the empty global Collector by default so cleanup UI no longer appears before the user has selected anything
- Refined English and Russian localization coverage, fixed mixed-language fallback issues, and updated a large set of workspace and action strings
- Improved overall information hierarchy, reducing duplicated controls and making the transition from scan results to analysis views more obvious
- Updated internal entitlement refresh behavior for development and TestFlight environments to make developer-tier testing more reliable
Fixed
- Restored-session behavior after relaunch: the latest analysis is restored more reliably, preview data is rebuilt automatically, and the UI no longer falls back to misleading empty states after reopening the app
- Persistent "Finalizing index..." messaging that remained visible on completed result cards
Added
- Live progress for Removed App Leftovers scans in App Uninstaller, with results appearing as they are found
Improved
- Redesigned the App Uninstaller mode switch to make it easier to move between Installed Apps and Removed App Leftovers
- Simplified leftover review cards and cleanup actions with clearer Safe and Review states, plus a cleaner refresh and access re-check flow
- Improved localization consistency across the app
Improved
- App Uninstaller can now detect leftover files from apps you have already removed and group them for easier cleanup
- Cleanup detection now more safely and accurately skips shared, generic, and system-related files that should not be removed without review
- Updated access flows for Mac App Store compatibility with a clearer Choose Folder experience and improved App Management guidance
- Improved stability across Dev Cleanup, scanning, and the app interface
Improved
- Dev Cleanup now refreshes progressively so detected profiles appear earlier and stay visible while size calculation continues
- Clearer readiness states for Dev Cleanup profiles before actions become available
- Better per-profile gating for Dry Run, Preflight, and Apply, making refresh behavior more predictable
- Broad localization pass across status messages, summaries, guidance, confirmation dialogs, paywall copy, settings text, scan states, Collector messaging, App Uninstaller text, and permission hints
- Refined Russian and other in-app translations for better clarity and consistency
- Improved Docker cleanup wording to better explain Conservative, Balanced, and Aggressive modes
Fixed
- Dev Cleanup size estimation for edge cases such as symlinked content
Improved
- Major App Uninstaller update with faster app inventory loading and smoother background size calculation
- Visible progress while app sizes are being calculated
- Better size estimates for Steam apps, including related game data beyond the .app bundle
- Improved detection and reuse of Steam manifest data for more reliable results
- Updated App Uninstaller layout for both compact and wide windows
- Clearer review flow for extra files that may contain shared app data
- Improved access guidance when macOS blocks files, including easier re-check and quick links to App Management and Full Disk Access
- Minor UI cleanup: segmented controls now use a cleaner label-free presentation across the app
Fixed
- Orphan Steam shortcut apps no longer appear as valid installed apps
Added
- Completed French localization for the App Uninstaller
Improved
- Major redesign of the App Uninstaller screen with clearer removal details and next steps
- macOS permission handling for app removal and leftover cleanup, with clearer guidance when extra access is required
- Detection of related app files, including preferences, sandbox/container data, and other leftovers that were sometimes missed
- A more compact App Uninstaller layout with more space for the files that will actually be removed, especially on smaller screens
- Simpler wording across the uninstaller UI with fewer technical terms
- Support for the full set of app languages
Fixed
- In-app language switching in release builds
Added
- Reports now compare only snapshots from the same folder
- Folder drill-down in comparison results
- Open in Finder from report rows
Improved
- Faster snapshot capture after scan
- Cleanup of duplicate local scan data
Fixed
- Baseline/Target auto-selection after new snapshot capture
Fixed
- Snapshot saving could hang indefinitely on large disk scans (500GB+) — now uses streaming processing for reliable saves
Fixed
- Home Folder path handling so the app targets the real user home folder
- Cases where macOS access prompts could appear but scanning would not start afterward
- Scan Sources tiles so the full card is clickable, not just the text
Improved
- Home Folder permission flow for sandboxed beta builds
- Path validation for Home Folder access on systems that return equivalent macOS paths
Added
- External beta builds now include all features unlocked for testing
Known Issues
- Pricing is not final in this beta
Added
- Improved Disk Map interaction
- Better folder detail panel
- Initial beta feedback flow improvements
Improved
- Scan result presentation
- Detail sidebar clarity
- General UI polish
Fixed
- Stability issues during scan completion
- Minor layout issues in cleanup views
Known Issues
- Some folders may require additional permissions
- Cleanup workflows are still being refined in beta
Added
- Disk Map view
- Largest items view
- Early developer cleanup profiles
Improved
- Scan performance
- Navigation structure
Fixed
- Initial build upload issues
Added
- App Uninstaller: leftover detection across standard app locations and user-defined folders
- Permissions section with accessible / blocked / missing path breakdown and recovery hints
- Collector for batch cleanup candidate management across Disk Map and Largest
- Risk labels for uninstall candidates: Ready / Needs Check / Blocked / Missing
Improved
- Home Launcher source selection layout
- Scan tab live telemetry presentation
- Settings structure: Appearance, Language, Scan Performance Mode sections
Fixed
- Scan cancellation leaving partial index state on disk
- Incorrect size totals for directories containing symlinks
- Section navigation resetting scroll position unexpectedly
Known Issues
- Full Disk Access required for complete App Uninstaller leftover coverage
- Collector batch apply UX still in progress
Added
- Storage Cleanup section: Scan tab with live telemetry — items scanned, volume found, speed, blocked count
- Home Launcher with 4 scan sources: Home Folder, Developer Folder, System Volume, Custom Folder
- Dry Run mode for cleanup operations before any apply
- Persistent scan session storage via local IndexStore
- Initial Settings section with debug and purchase simulation panels
Improved
- Scan engine stability on large directory trees
- First-launch experience with empty-state handling
- Progress feedback and radar visualization during indexing
Fixed
- Cold-start crash when no prior scan session existed
- Scanner stopping prematurely on permission-denied paths
- Memory pressure during large Home Folder scans
Known Issues
- Disk Map and Largest views not yet implemented
- App Uninstaller not included in this build
Added
- Initial internal alpha
- Home Folder scanning with file tree indexing
- Preliminary file list with size and path display
- Sidebar navigation scaffolding
- Local scan session persistence (IndexStore)
- Application structure and core module layout
Known Issues
- Home Folder only — no additional scan sources
- No Disk Map, Largest, App Uninstaller, or Dev Cleanup
- Navigation stubs for most sections