MacPaw launches CleanMyMac CLI to clean developers caches, leftovers, and other junk files

CleanMyMac, best known for its macOS maintenance and optimization features, has introduced a command-line interface aimed at developers who prefer working in the terminal. The early developer preview brings familiar cleaning capabilities to the CLI, enabling users to clear clutter without leaving their workflow. With this new CLI, developers can clean up Docker artifacts, Xcode caches, build outputs, and package manager leftovers directly in terminal sessions. The tool is available via Homebrew and requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later, streamlining installation for users of current Apple hardware. Every action performed by the CLI includes a prompt that shows what files will be deleted and asks for confirmation, ensuring control over what is removed. Users can run cleanmymac clean to clear system junk, developer-tool caches, and trash in a single step. To focus on a specific category, subcommands such as cleanmymac clean dev-tools or cleanmymac clean junk let users target caches and logs...

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