Junkyard: Reclaim Your Mac's Space
Your Mac deserves breathing room. Get it back in seconds with beautiful visual cleanup, smart category detection, and developer-focused space reclamation.
Perfect for
- ✓Developers tired of Xcode eating 50GB+ with caches
- ✓Power users managing multiple projects and tools
- ✓Anyone running out of space for their next project
- ✓Regular users who want simple, safe disk cleanup
Junkyard
Free macOS App
Requirements
Visual & Beautiful
Dynamic block representation makes understanding your disk space as easy as glancing at your screen. Watch blocks transform during scanning and disappear during cleanup.
Safe by Default
Everything moves to Trash first, never permanently deleted. Warning indicators for important files. Smart categorization separates safe items from reviewable ones.
Developer Focused
Knows what eats developer space: Xcode caches, DerivedData, simulators, Swift Package Manager, Homebrew, Docker storage, and more.
Smart Category Detection
Junkyard understands your Mac and knows exactly where space is wasted.
Xcode DerivedData
Build caches that rebuild automatically
iOS Simulators
Old simulator data & runtimes
System Logs
Application & system log files
User Caches
Application cache files
Downloads
Old downloads folder contents
Trash
Items waiting to be emptied
Homebrew Caches
Package manager cache files
Docker Storage
Container images & volumes
Old Installers
DMGs and installers no longer needed
One-Click Freedom
Click to Scan
Scans complete in seconds. Watch visual blocks populate as files are detected.
Review Results
Beautiful visual display with color-coded blocks. Blue = active, Yellow = safe, Orange = review.
Select & Clean
Smart defaults with full control. Select exactly what to clean.
Watch Space Return
Satisfying animation as blocks disappear and space is reclaimed.
How Much Space Can You Get Back?
Light Cleanup
Caches, logs, and trash items. Quick and safe for regular maintenance.
Moderate Cleanup
Plus old simulators and downloads. Typical developer cleanup.
Deep Cleanup
Plus iOS backups and old Xcode data. Maximum space recovery.
*Results vary based on your usage and how long since your last cleanup.
What Makes Junkyard Different?
| Feature | Other Cleaners | Junkyard |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Space Representation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Moves to Trash First | ✗ | ✓ |
| Smart Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Elegant Floating Panel | ✗ | ✓ |
| Complete Cleanup History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Developer-Focused | ✗ | ✓ |
Privacy & Security
Your data is YOUR data.
100% Offline
No internet required, no data sent anywhere
No Tracking
We don't know what you clean or when
No Account Required
Just download and use
Transparent Operations
See exactly what will be cleaned
Common Questions
Is it safe?
Yes! Everything goes to Trash first, never permanently deleted. You can recover files before emptying Trash. Items marked "Review First" should be examined before cleaning.
Will it break my development environment?
No! Xcode rebuilds caches automatically. Your projects and settings are untouched. Junkyard is designed to clean safe, temporary files that can be regenerated.
Does it work on M1/M2/M3 Macs?
Yes! Junkyard is fully compatible with both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel Macs running macOS 13.0 or later.
Can I undo a cleanup?
Yes! All cleaned files are in your Trash. You can restore them before emptying Trash. Junkyard never permanently deletes files.
How often should I use it?
Monthly cleanups are typical for developers. Casual users might clean quarterly. The cleanup history feature helps you track when you last cleaned.
Stop Fighting with Storage Warnings
Start enjoying your Mac again. Download Junkyard today and reclaim your space beautifully.
Available for macOS 13.0 and later • Apple Silicon & Intel compatible