Run a storage audit
nomospace scans high-signal hidden-storage locations and flags skipped paths when macOS blocks access.
Mac Storage Auditor
nomospace
Your Mac is full. nomospace shows exactly why, then lets you move selected safe items to Trash.
- Local-only
- No uploads
- Trash first
- Reversible cleanup
- 17 rules
- Known hidden bloat
Apple aerial wallpaper videos
Adobe Camera Raw caches
Xcode and simulator artifacts
npm, pnpm, pip, and uv caches
Why Mac storage feels broken
Apple Storage tells you the category. It rarely tells you the cause.
The painful part is not seeing that System Data is huge. The painful part is knowing what is safe to remove. nomospace turns hidden Library folders, app caches, and developer artifacts into plain-English findings with risk labels.
Workflow
Audit first. Explain clearly. Move to Trash only when selected.
Review risk labels
Safe, Usually Safe, Review, and Protected labels explain what each item is and what may happen if removed.
Move selected items
Cleanup moves files to macOS Trash first and keeps a local receipt. You empty Trash later when comfortable.
For real cleanup decisions
Built for the folders normal cleaners miss.
- Explains exact paths instead of hiding them behind generic storage categories.
- Never auto-selects personal files, browser profiles, cloud folders, or protected app data.
- Exports a Markdown audit report for family tech help, client support, or before-and-after proof.
Trust model
Designed to avoid the usual cleaner-app mistakes.
No upload behavior
Findings, file names, paths, browser data, and cleanup history stay on the Mac.
Risk-labeled by default
Review items require extra judgment. Protected items are shown for visibility, not auto-cleanup.
Trash-first execution
Selected cleanup items go to macOS Trash so the user can restore them before emptying Trash.
Full Disk Access clarity
The app explains when macOS permissions limit scan accuracy and how to rerun a complete audit.
Positioning
Not a generic cleaner. A storage investigator.
Apple Storage
Shows categories, not enough cause.
Generic cleaner apps
Often miss app-generated bloat or hide the exact path.
Manual terminal commands
Powerful, but risky for non-technical users.
nomospace
Explains hidden storage, labels cleanup risk, and moves selected items to Trash.
Founding beta
Start with one urgent Mac, not a subscription.
The first paid version should be a simple utility purchase for people with real disk pressure. Beta access is limited while the rule library is tested on more Macs.
Early access license
$19
Suggested founding beta price
- Full local audit
- Trash-first cleanup
- Cleanup history
- Exportable audit report
- Rule updates through 1.0
FAQ
Questions a cautious Mac user should ask.
Does nomospace permanently delete files?
No. It moves selected items to macOS Trash. You empty Trash later if the result looks right.
Does it inspect browser passwords or upload private data?
No. Browser-related findings are marked for review, and the current app has no upload behavior.
Who is this best for first?
Mac photographers, creators, developers, and family tech helpers dealing with unexplained System Data or app caches.
Stop guessing what is safe to remove.
Get a local-first Mac storage audit that explains the bloat before touching it.
Request beta access