FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about CleanMyMac CLI.

What is CleanMyMac CLI?

CleanMyMac CLI is a terminal-first tool for cleaning developer artifacts, exploring disk usage, and running lightweight Mac optimization tasks.

It is designed for developers and other people who prefer command-line workflows.

🩷 Built and used daily by the CleanMyMac team on our own Macs.

Is CleanMyMac CLI the same as the CleanMyMac desktop app?

No.

CleanMyMac CLI focuses on terminal-first developer workflows, including:

• Developer-tool caches
• Project build artifacts and dependencies
• AI-tool junk
• Interactive disk analysis
• RAM and purgeable-space optimization

CleanMyMac Desktop provides a broader visual experience with whole-Mac cleanup, application management, malware protection, and other maintenance tools.

CleanMyMac CLI is not intended to replace the desktop app.

Is CleanMyMac CLI open source?

No. CleanMyMac CLI is proprietary software owned by MacPaw Way Ltd.

The GitHub repository is used for documentation, releases, feedback, issue tracking, and community discussions.

See the repository License for complete terms.