Sample AI judgment
How SafeDisk moves from storage map to deletion decision.
This anonymized sample shows the format of a SafeDisk result: where the space went, what the large folders probably are, why some may be useless, what needs confirmation, and what should stay protected. It is an example, not a guaranteed result.
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Sample estimate
87.9 GB
Likely useless
28.8 GB
Confirm first
65.5 GB
Summary
- Start with the evidence path: root area, largest branch, then the folder that explains the storage pressure.
- Default deletion policy: move to Trash first, then empty Trash after 24-48 hours.
- File contents are not inspected; the audit uses paths, sizes, and tool categories.
- Anything marked confirm-first or protected should be checked against active projects, photos, chat history, or backups before removal.
Biggest Areas SafeDisk Judged
| Category | Source | Size | Judgment | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downloads | ~/Downloads | 42.0 GB | Confirm first | Old installers, archives, videos, and duplicate downloads are often no longer useful. Move confirmed items to Trash first. |
| Xcode DerivedData | ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData | 22.0 GB | Likely useless | Xcode regenerates this build data after projects reopen. Close Xcode before cleanup. |
| iOS Simulators | ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator | 19.0 GB | Confirm first | Remove unused simulator devices/runtimes from Xcode settings after checking active projects. |
| User Caches | ~/Library/Caches | 14.0 GB | Likely useless | Review large app cache folders; move selected old caches to Trash rather than deleting the whole folder blindly. |
| Docker Images | docker system df | 12.2 GB | Protected by default | Prune unused images/cache only after confirming active containers and volumes. Do not delete volumes blindly. |
| Xcode Archives | ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives | 8.5 GB | Confirm first | Review old app archives before removing; keep anything needed for symbolication or releases. |
| Homebrew Cache | ~/Library/Caches/Homebrew | 6.8 GB | Likely useless | Run brew cleanup -n first, then brew cleanup if the preview looks reasonable. |
| node_modules | ~/dev/old-react-app/node_modules | 5.2 GB | Confirm first | Remove only if the project is inactive or dependencies can be reinstalled with npm, pnpm, or yarn. |
Recommended Cleanup Order
- Close Xcode, Docker-dependent apps, and active terminals.
- Remove likely-useless items first, especially regenerable caches.
- Review confirm-first items like simulators, archives, chat attachments, and large Downloads files.
- Move files to Trash rather than permanently deleting them.
- Work normally for 24-48 hours before emptying Trash.
Useful Read-Only Checks
du -sh ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData
du -sh ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator
docker system df
brew cleanup -n
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