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Explore by folder
Start with a live storage map, then drill down through the folders taking up the most room. Eight views keep the same scan understandable from different angles.
Map · list · treemap · inspectorFree beta · Apple silicon · macOS 14+
Make room.
Keep building.
A private Mac storage analyzer for developers. See what is filling your disk, understand the patterns, and review every cleanup before it moves to Trash.
No account. No payment. No uploads.
v0.1.1 beta · Signed & notarized DMG · Verify download
See the files. Keep what matters.
Nothing moves without your confirmation.
A map, then a plan
Disk space has
context.
StorageDaddy turns a noisy disk into a readable workspace, with the detail developers actually need.
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Find the developer drag
Surface caches, node_modules, build output, modules across your stacks, and AI session storage in one focused Developer workspace.
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Clean with a pause
Add candidates to a review queue. Duplicate checks happen in cleanup, and nothing leaves for Trash until you confirm.
✓ Candidates ready to review
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Keep useful AI context
Preview recognized Codex and Claude sessions, filter by date, and export a compact local archive before cleanup.
Archives are intentionally lossy · originals remain
Also inside
- Applications
- Native icons, sizes, last-used dates and simple sorting.
- Agent skills & instructions
- Grouped global and project context files, with a local text preview.
- Honest measurements
- Scan time, sampled memory use, and explained on-disk versus logical sizes.
The calm way through a full disk
Scan first.
Decide second.
StorageDaddy keeps discovery and deletion separate, so a useful answer never depends on a risky click.
Try the free beta- 01Scan your Mac
Choose your disk or a folder. Permission details stay visible when access is limited.
- 02Read the map
Follow large folders, developer patterns, applications, and AI context with clear totals.
- 03Review cleanup
Check candidates, inspect duplicates, then confirm what should move to Trash.
For the work between the work
Archive a little.
Keep the thread.
When old AI sessions are taking space, save a compact, date-filtered local export to Desktop or another folder. StorageDaddy validates the ZIP and content hash, then asks you to review verified originals before any separate, confirmed Trash action.
Read the archive detailsA few clear answers
Good to know.
Does StorageDaddy upload my files?
Scanning, duplicate checks, explicit previews, and archive validation run locally on your Mac. The app has no telemetry or cloud upload. The website may count aggregate page visits and download requests; those website counts are separate from app activity.
What does it need Full Disk Access for?
macOS may limit what an app can see. StorageDaddy works with the access you grant and explains when a folder could not be scanned. Full Disk Access is optional, but broader access gives a more complete map.
Is cleanup automatic?
No. Cleanup candidates are reviewable, duplicate checks happen as part of cleanup, and moving anything to Trash requires a separate confirmation. Trash is still yours to empty.
What does an AI archive include?
Recognized Codex and Claude sessions can be exported as a compact, date-filtered reading and analysis archive. The ZIP and content hash are validated before you review originals. It is intentionally lossy: tool payloads, attachments, and reasoning may be omitted, and the result cannot resume the original session. Originals stay in place until a separate cleanup confirmation.
How do I install it?
Download the DMG, open it, then drag StorageDaddy into Applications. Open the app and start with Scan My Caches or choose one folder. This beta supports Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later; Intel Macs are not supported.
Why can totals differ from macOS Storage?
A scan reports readable files in the area you chose. Protected folders, snapshots and shared APFS storage can make this different from whole-volume usage. On-disk allocation is not a promise of reclaimable space. Start with a folder scan on Macs with limited memory.
Is the beta really free?
Yes. This is a free beta for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. There is no automatic charging.