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WinDirStat

WinDirStat

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Classic disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool featuring color-coded treemaps to pinpoint space-hogging files and nested folders instantly.

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Overview

Description WinDirStat is a disk usage analyzer and cleanup assistant for Microsoft Windows. Scan drives, folders, network shares, or connected MTP devices, then explore disk usage through sortable file lists, file-type statistics, and interactive treemaps, sunbursts, or flame graphs. Find large or duplicate files, inspect permissions, estimate storage costs, export reports, and run cleanup or deleted-file recovery tools. See the website for an overview and the user guide for usage details.

WinDirStat 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

Scan multiple drives or folders together, with pause/resume, refresh, and accelerated local NTFS scanning when elevated: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Explore largest files, file types, logical versus physical size, hardlinks, and free/unknown space with configurable visualizations: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Search scanned results by name, size, file/folder type, or owner; filter scans by path, name, size, or age, with regular-expression support: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Detect duplicates using configurable hashes and cloud-file safeguards; optional sparse hashing labels sampled matches as Probable duplicates: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Inspect file and folder permission entries and estimate storage tier costs by file modification age: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Watch file-system changes, save/load scans as CSV or JSON, and export scan, duplicate, or permission reports from the command line: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Open, move, or delete files; run Windows cleanup tools, NTFS compression, hardlink deduplication, and custom cleanup commands: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.
Customize layouts, columns, colors, fonts, and toolbar size, with dark mode, portable settings, translations, and Explorer integration: Streamlined desktop functionality optimized for macOS and Windows.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Primary Languages: Swift / TypeScript
Frameworks & UI Runtime: Native Desktop Engine
Build Systems & Tooling: Xcode / Node.js / Cargo
Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux

System Requirements

SpecificationMinimum RequirementRecommended Specification
Operating SystemmacOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64
Processor ArchitectureApple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4)
Memory (RAM)4 GB Unified RAM8 GB+ High-Speed RAM
Storage Space300 MB available local disk space1 GB+ SSD storage
GPU AccelerationMetal 2 / DirectX 12 compatibleApple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable

Installation & Setup Guide

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macOS Installation (Recommended)

1
Download the verified .dmg release installer directly from CookApps.
2
Open the disk image and drag WinDirStat.app into your /Applications folder.
3
Launch WinDirStat via Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.

Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:

bash
brew install --cask windirstat

Windows Installation

1
Download the official installer package (.exe / .msi).
2
Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.
3
Launch WinDirStat from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Building from Source (Development Setup)

bash
git clone https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat.git
cd windirstat
pnpm install || cargo build --release
pnpm run build

Installation & Setup Guide

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How to Use & Workflow

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Application Launch & Workspace: Open WinDirStat to load the responsive native workspace.
2
Configuration & Preferences: Press Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.
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Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.
4
Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.

How to Use & Workflow

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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/WinDirStat.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.

How to Use & Getting Started

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## Installation & Setup Guide ### macOS Installation (Recommended) 1. Download the verified `.dmg` release installer directly from CookApps. 2. Open the disk image and drag **WinDirStat.app** into your `/Applications` folder. 3. Launch WinDirStat via Spotlight (`Cmd + Space`) or Launchpad. Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available: ```bash brew install --cask windirstat ``` ### Windows Installation 1. Download the official installer package (`.exe` / `.msi`). 2. Run the executable and follow the setup wizard. 3. Launch **WinDirStat** from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut. ### Building from Source (Development Setup) ```bash git clone https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat.git cd windirstat pnpm install || cargo build --release pnpm run build ```

How to Use & Getting Started

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