MacSweep Guard – Safe Mac Cleanup

Challenge

Manual cleanup on macOS is risky — deleting cache or logs manually can accidentally remove important configuration files, causing app errors or macOS instability. Most cleanup tools require root privileges and offer no recovery after permanent deletion.

Solution

MacSweep Guard applies policy guardrails, works only in user-space, and always shows a preview before cleanup. The Safe-Trash feature moves files instead of permanently deleting them, so you can restore when needed.

Key Features

• Smart Categorization: Groups removable files into cache, logs, and unused localization files
• Detailed Preview: Review exact file paths before cleanup — no black box actions
• Safe-Trash Mode: Move files to Safe-Trash instead of deleting permanently
• Whitelist Rules: Protect folders or file patterns you want to keep
• One-click Restore: Restore files to their original location instantly
• Safety Guardrails: Smart warnings when cleaning sensitive paths