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Prune
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About Prune
Prune is a disk space scanner and cleaner designed for AI and developer workflows on Windows. It identifies large caches such as Ollama models, Hugging Face checkpoints, pip and conda caches, Xcode DerivedData, npm, CocoaPods, and IDE caches, as well as system caches, logs, browser clutter, and uninstalled app leftovers. The tool performs a free scan that displays the exact size of each category before any deletion occurs. Users can review detailed file lists in either plain or technical mode before deciding what to remove. Prune Pro unlocks the ability to clean selected files, while the free version provides size estimates and path visibility only upon request. The application operates entirely locally, ensuring no file metadata is uploaded or shared. It supports Windows 10 and later, with a macOS version in development.
Key features
- One-click scan across all cache categories
- Exact size reporting per category in free scan
- Plain and technical mode views
- Selective file removal with explicit approval
- Supports Ollama models and Hugging Face checkpoints
- Scans pip, conda, npm, CocoaPods, and IDE caches
- Identifies system caches, logs, and browser clutter
- Local operation with no data upload
Use cases
- Freeing up disk space on AI development machines
- Cleaning caches from uninstalled applications
- Identifying large but forgotten files in system directories
Pros
- Free scan shows exact gigabytes reclaimable per category
- Two viewing modes: plain language or technical paths
- Local-only operation with no cloud upload of file data
- Explicit approval required before any file deletion
- Supports common AI and developer caches (Ollama, Hugging Face, pip, conda, Xcode, npm)
Cons
- Windows-only at present
- macOS version still in development
- Pro version required for actual cleaning beyond scanning
Frequently asked questions about Prune
What does Prune do?
Prune is a disk space scanner and cleaner designed for AI and developer workflows on Windows. It identifies and categorizes large caches from tools like Ollama, Hugging Face, pip, conda, Xcode DerivedData, npm, CocoaPods, and IDE caches, as well as system caches, logs, browser clutter, and uninstalled app leftovers.
Who is Prune for?
Prune is built for developers and AI practitioners who work on Windows and need to reclaim disk space consumed by AI tools, build systems, and application caches. It is particularly useful for users with smaller SSDs or those managing multiple AI projects.
How does Prune work?
Prune performs a free scan that displays the exact size of each cache category without deleting anything. Users can review detailed file lists in plain or technical mode before deciding what to remove. The Pro version allows selective cleaning, while the free version provides size estimates and path visibility only upon request.
Does Prune upload my data?
No, Prune operates entirely locally. It does not upload file metadata or paths to any external server, ensuring user privacy and data security.
What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?
The free version allows users to scan and view the size of cache categories but does not permit deletion. Prune Pro unlocks the ability to clean selected files and view detailed file lists in both plain and technical modes.
Is there a macOS version of Prune?
Yes, a macOS version of Prune is currently under development, with a waitlist available for early access.
