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Clean your Mac safely, without deleting important files.

MacSweep Guard scans redundant user-space data, lets you preview before cleanup, and protects every action with Safe-Trash for easy rollback.

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System Cache1.2 GB
App Residuals450 MB
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Manual cleanup is risky

Deleting cache or logs manually can accidentally remove important configuration files, causing app errors or even macOS instability.

  • closeAccidental deletion of critical system files
  • closeNo recovery after permanent deletion
  • closeRequires risky root privileges
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Controlled, safety-first workflow

MacSweep Guard applies policy guardrails, works only in user-space, and always shows a preview before cleanup.

  • check_circleScan → Preview → Clean: You stay in control
  • check_circleSafe-Trash: Keep files before permanent deletion
  • check_circleSmart whitelist protects important files

Everything you need to keep your Mac fast

Optimize performance without compromising data safety.

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Smart Categorization

Automatically groups removable files into categories like app cache, logs, and unused localization files.

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Detailed Preview

Review exact file paths before cleanup. No black box actions.

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Safe-Trash Mode

Move files to Safe-Trash instead of deleting permanently, so you can restore when needed.

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Whitelist Rules

Set rules to always ignore folders or file patterns you want to protect.

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One-click Restore

Deleted by mistake? Restore files back to their original location in one click.

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Safety Guardrails

Smart warnings when you try to clean sensitive paths.

Simple workflow

Clean your Mac in 3 steps

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1

Scan

The scanner quickly identifies removable files without impacting macOS.

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Preview & Select

Review the results, deselect what you want to keep, and stay in control.

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Clean & Restore

Clean with Safe-Trash enabled and restore files if you change your mind.

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Built with safety first

Your data matters. MacSweep Guard is designed with a safety-first philosophy.

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check_circleNo root required
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Free up Mac storage,
while staying in control.

Free forever. Download and use it now, no credit card required.

Download for macOS

Compatible with macOS 13+ (Apple Silicon)