Magic Disk Cleaner
Magic Disk Cleaner is a macOS utility that scans for temporary files, caches, logs, and similar junk data so you can free disk space.
What is Magic Disk Cleaner?
Magic Disk Cleaner is a native macOS utility for finding and removing temporary files that take up storage space on a Mac. It is designed for users who want a simple cleanup tool for browser caches, chat app leftovers, developer caches, logs, crash reports, and other nonessential temporary data. The app automatically scans supported locations, shows how much space can be recovered, and lets you review results before deleting anything. You can filter and sort items to focus on large files or specific paths, and you can choose whether removed items go to the Trash or are deleted immediately. Magic Disk Cleaner is published by Sascha Simon and is distributed for Mac through the App Store and the publisher's website.
Key features
- Scan common cache, log, crash report, and temporary file locations
- Show reclaimable storage with category totals and file counts
- Review individual files and paths before deleting selected items
- Search and sort results by name, path, or size
- Clean temporary data from browsers, chat apps, media apps, and developer tools
- Choose between moving removed items to the Trash or deleting them directly
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Inspect caches, support files, containers, and login items before cleaning.
Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This kind of cleanup app needs access to files in your user account to scan caches, logs, and other temporary data, which is normal for its purpose. Deleting cached files can sign you out of some apps, remove offline data, or make apps rebuild working files the next time you open them. Review the selected items before cleaning, and use the Trash option when available if you want an easier way to undo a cleanup.
Recommendation: Keep Magic Disk Cleaner if you use it to recover storage or clear temporary files. If you no longer want a separate cleanup utility, you can remove it with little impact beyond losing its scanning and cleanup features.
Common paths
/Applications/Magic Disk Cleaner.app
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