Developer cleanup
Xcode, Docker, npm, pnpm, local AI models and build output.
Developer cleanupPublished 2026/10/29
How to Bulk-Clean node_modules, target, and build Folders in Old Projects
Find regenerable dependency and build folders in old projects, clean them in bulk with commands or WashBear, and keep virtualenvs and tracked files safe.
Developer cleanupPublished 2026/10/29
How to Clear npm, pnpm, and Yarn Caches Without Breaking Your Projects
Tell global package caches apart from node_modules, clear npm, pnpm, and Yarn caches with their official commands, and avoid a few common traps.
Developer cleanupPublished 2026/10/29
Xcode Taking Up Tens of Gigabytes? How to Clear DerivedData, Simulators, and Device Support
See where Xcode's storage goes, which DerivedData, simulator runtimes, devices, and device support files you can delete, and what you should keep.
Developer cleanupPublished 2026/10/29
Docker Desktop Using Too Much Space on Your Mac? How to Reclaim It
Find out what is inside Docker Desktop's virtual disk, clear build cache, images, and containers with Docker's own commands, and keep your volume data safe.
Developer cleanupPublished 2026/10/29
Local AI Models Filling Your Disk? Where Ollama, Hugging Face, and LM Studio Keep Models and How to Remove Them
Find the model folders of Ollama, Hugging Face, and LM Studio, delete models you no longer use with each tool's own commands, and avoid shared-file surprises.
Mac cleanup
App caches
Mac tips