Changelog

Cluttered 1.2.0 introduces global cache scanning, a redesigned scan experience, and monorepo support.

New: Global Cache Scanning & Cleaning

• 22+ cache types detected: npm, pnpm, Yarn, Bun, Gradle, pip, Homebrew, CocoaPods, Docker, Playwright, Electron, node-gyp, Xcode DerivedData, iOS DeviceSupport, iOS Simulator runtimes, Android SDK (AVDs, NDK, system images, build-tools), and more
• Integrated into ecosystem grid: Global Caches card appears alongside ecosystem cards, sorted by size
• Dedicated detail page: Caches grouped by category (Package Managers, Dev Tools, Mobile Dev) with individual selection
• Caution tooltips: Non-safe items show an info tooltip explaining what happens if deleted
• Select and clean from action bar: Same workflow as project cleaning

Redesigned Scan Progress

• Radar sweep animation: Satisfying sonar-style centerpiece while scanning
• Live counters: Watch projects found and recoverable space update in real-time
• Ecosystem pills: Discovered ecosystems pop in as they're found
• Shimmer progress bar: Smooth, seamless gradient animation
• Path display: Currently scanned path with mid-truncation

Monorepo Support

• Scanner now discovers nested projects inside monorepos and workspaces
• Properly detects sub-projects within pnpm workspaces, Turborepo, Nx, and similar setups

Ecosystem Detail Improvements

• Sort options: Sort projects by size, name, or last modified date
• Status filters: Filter by project status (active, recent, stale, dormant)

Security & Reliability

• Fixed command injection: Global cache cleaning now resolves commands server-side from trusted database instead of accepting them from the renderer
• Concurrency guard: Prevents duplicate cleaning operations
• Safer database migrations: Explicit column existence checks instead of silent error swallowing

UI Polish

• Reduced card border radius for a tighter look
• Fixed tooltip arrow rendering
• Fixed ActionBar z-index overlap with content
• Bottom padding so global caches content is accessible above the action bar

Cluttered 1.1.0 introduces Pro features with unlimited cleanup and automation capabilities.

New: Cluttered Pro

• Unlimited Cleanup: Free users can now clean up to 20 GB per week. Pro removes this limit entirely
• One-Time Purchase: Pro is a single $29 payment—no subscriptions, no recurring fees
• License Activation: Simple in-app license key activation

Automation (Pro)

• Scheduled Scans: Set Cluttered to scan automatically on your schedule
• Auto-Clean Rules: Automatically clean dormant projects based on your criteria
• Smart Notifications: Get notified when there's significant space to recover

Improvements

• Faster Scanning: Optimized filesystem traversal for quicker scan results
• Better Docker Detection: Improved detection of Docker images and build cache
• Refined Activity Detection: More accurate project activity indicators

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some Xcode DerivedData folders weren't detected
• Fixed scan progress not updating in certain edge cases
• Improved handling of symlinked directories

Notes

The 20 GB weekly limit for free users resets every 7 days. This allows casual users to keep their disk clean while Pro users get unlimited access for heavy development workflows.

This release focuses on improving the user experience with refined UI components and better feedback mechanisms.

UI Improvements

• Redesigned Status Bar: Moved to the top of the screen with centered status info and integrated Settings button
• Enhanced Action Bar: "Clean All" is now the default action, with "Clean Selected" appearing when you manually select projects
• Consistent Button Styling: All buttons now follow a unified design system with the new btn-subtle style
• Fixed Tooltip Colors: Tooltips now properly use the design system colors

New Features

• Analytics Integration: Optional usage analytics to help improve Cluttered (using PostHog)
• Database Reset: New pnpm reset-db command for troubleshooting

Build & Distribution

• Mac App Store: Added build scripts for MAS distribution
• DMG Installer: Improved DMG packaging for direct downloads
• Migrated to pnpm: Faster and more reliable dependency management

Bug Fixes

• Fixed infinite render loop in EcosystemCard component
• Fixed environment variable loading for analytics
• Improved scan progress display during active scans

We're excited to announce the first public release of Cluttered!

Features

• Multi-ecosystem scanning: Support for Node.js, Rust, Xcode, Docker, Python, Go, Android, Ruby, PHP, Java, Elixir, and .NET
• Smart project detection: Identifies active vs dormant projects using git history and file modification times
• Safe-by-default deletion: All deletions go to Trash first, with git-aware protection for uncommitted changes
• Beautiful UI: A satisfying, dark-themed interface that makes disk cleaning enjoyable

What's Included

• Parallel filesystem scanning for fast results
• Project activity indicators (green/yellow/red)
• Detailed artifact breakdown per project
• Protected paths configuration
• Deletion history and logs

Thank you for trying Cluttered! We'd love to hear your feedback.