Find projects beyond the obvious folders
Prototypes often end up in Desktop, Downloads, Documents, developer folders, synced locations, and nested workspace directories. DiskTidy searches the folders you authorize and recognizes project markers instead of relying on one fixed Projects directory.
Each result explains why it was classified, which AI tools left markers, how much space is generated output, and whether the project looks active, stale, or ready for review.
Measure the files you can regenerate
- Dependency trees such as node_modules and package-manager caches
- Framework output such as .next, dist, build, coverage, and temporary bundles
- Xcode DerivedData and other recognized platform build products
- Large repositories, old generated output, and missing ignore rules
- Project size, last activity, tool markers, and the share used by generated data
Archive finished experiments
Project Archive helps you preserve a finished experiment while removing re-creatable bulk. The report keeps source and generated output separate so you can make a deliberate decision rather than deleting the entire folder to recover space.
DiskTidy never treats project folders as automatic cleanup targets. Project actions stay review-driven because every development workflow has different build, dependency, and local-data requirements.
Detect growth before storage becomes critical
Live Disk Watch and scan history make growth visible over time. A project that adds several gigabytes of generated output after a build is easier to investigate when you can connect the change to a specific folder and development tool.
Frequently asked questions
How does DiskTidy identify a vibe-coded project?
DiskTidy combines ordinary project markers with supported AI-tool markers and generated-folder patterns. It reports evidence rather than assuming that every repository was created by AI.
Will project cleanup delete my source code?
No. Projects are excluded from automatic Safe Clean and Full Clean. Project findings are presented for review so you choose whether to archive a project or remove re-creatable output.
Which generated folders are analyzed?
Examples include node_modules, .next, dist, build, DerivedData, and other recognized generated outputs. Results depend on the project type and the folders your Mac allows DiskTidy to scan.