Dusty Free and Open Source Desktop App CookApps CookApps Marketplace

Overview

Free up disk space and memory on your Mac, and see everything before it goes.** A free, open-source alternative to CleanMyMac that lives in your menu bar. ![Release](https://github.com/yagcioglutoprak/dusty/releases/latest) ![CI](https://github.com/yagcioglutoprak/dusty/actions/workflows/ci.yml) ![macOS 13+](https://www.apple.com/macos/) ![License: MIT](LICENSE) ![Stars](https://github.com/yagcioglutoprak/dusty/stargazers) English** · 简体中文 · 日本語 · Español · Français · Русский **Download** · Install · What it cleans · Memory · Why it is safe · Command line · FAQ If Dusty saves you space, a GitHub star helps more Mac users find a safer cleaner.

Dusty is built on open-source principles to guarantee security, privacy, and full reproducibility. All sensitive data transformations run locally on your hardware with zero telemetry or unexpected cloud dependencies.

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Allowlist only. A path is deletable only if it descends from an explicit**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Protected folders are off limits. Documents, Desktop, Pictures, the Photos**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

No symlink escapes. Symlinks are never followed, including a symlinked**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Boot volume only, no root. Dusty never runs as root or uses sudo, and**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Undo at every level. Cleans park items in the Trash first. Restores are**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Dry run. One switch makes every clean report what it would delete, and**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Memory is quit, never killed. Freeing memory asks each app to quit the way**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

A written record. Every action (time, path, bytes) is appended to**: High-performance integrated capability designed for native Dusty workflow.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Primary Languages: Swift, Rust, TypeScript, Python / C++

Frameworks & UI Runtime: SwiftUI / AppKit, Tauri 2, ONNX Runtime / Vulkan NCNN

Build Systems & Tooling: Cargo, pnpm / npm

Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux

System Requirements

Specification	Minimum Requirement	Recommended Specification
Operating System	macOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64	macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64
Processor Architecture	Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64	Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4)
Memory (RAM)	4 GB Unified RAM	8 GB+ High-Speed RAM
Storage Space	300 MB available local disk space	1 GB+ SSD storage
GPU Acceleration	Metal 2 / DirectX 12 compatible	Apple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Download the verified .dmg release installer directly from CookApps.

Open the disk image and drag Dusty.app into your /Applications folder.

Launch Dusty via Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.

Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:

bash

brew install --cask yagcioglutoprak/tap/dusty

Windows Installation

Download the official installer package (.exe / .msi).

Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.

Launch Dusty from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Building from Source (Development Setup)

bash

git clone https://github.com/yagcioglutoprak/dusty.git
cd dusty
pnpm install || npm install
pnpm run build || npm run build

How to Use & Workflow

Application Launch & Workspace: Open Dusty to load the responsive native workspace.

Configuration & Preferences: Press Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.

Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.

Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Problem: macOS Gatekeeper displays *"App is damaged and can't be opened"* or unnotarized developer notice.

Root Cause: macOS quarantine flag set on binaries downloaded outside the Mac App Store.

Resolution: Open Terminal and run:

bash

    xattr -cr /Applications/Dusty.app

Alternatively, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security and select Open Anyway.

Problem: High memory consumption during batch processing operations.

Root Cause: Large media buffers retaining uncompressed state.

Resolution: Adjust batch concurrency in settings or process assets in focused batches.

Dusty

Overview

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Architecture & Technology Stack

System Requirements

Installation & Setup Guide

macOS Installation (Recommended)

Windows Installation

Building from Source (Development Setup)

How to Use & Workflow

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

How to Use & Getting Started

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