# Bytesweep

The Mac cleaner that tells you what you would lose

> Source: [Pro Launch](https://prolaunch.net) — a launch platform for startups and new tools.

- Pro Launch page: https://prolaunch.net/projects/bytesweep
- Markdown version: https://prolaunch.net/projects/bytesweep.md
- Website: https://bytesweep.app
- Categories: Desktop Apps, Everyday Tools, Utilities
- Launch status: launched
- Launch date: 2026-09-29
- Upvotes: 0

## About

Bytesweep is a native disk space analyzer and cleaner for macOS, Linux, and Windows (coming soon) that helps developers and power users reclaim storage safely. Unlike traditional cleaners that blindly delete files, Bytesweep scans your disk in seconds, visualizes storage usage across eight interactive views (Treemap, Sunburst, Flame, Bubbles, Mind Map, etc.), and categorizes every item by safety: Safe to clear (caches, build outputs), Worth a look (downloads, old installers), Do not delete (SSH keys, unpushed git history, databases), and Refused (OS, home folder, restore points).Key features:Scans millions of files in ~10 seconds (100 GB / 2M files)Eight visualizations with drill-down to individual filesSafe Sweep: one-click cleanup of provably safe items with 7-day undo via restore pointsFull uninstaller, duplicate & similar photo detection, cloud file eviction, developer mode for git reposWorks offline, no telemetry, no accounts; only license key checkPerpetual license: $5 one-time for up to 3 computers (macOS/Linux/Windows)14-day free trial, no card requiredTarget audience: macOS/Linux developers, AI/ML engineers, power users who need to understand and reclaim disk space without risking critical data. Value proposition: transparent, safe, fast storage cleanup with undo guarantee, no subscription, privacy-first.