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Description
Dusty is an AI-powered macOS storage cleaner engineered for software developers and technical professionals. Standard cleaners focus only on system caches, leaving massive developer bloat untouched. Dusty identifies and calculates space from nested node_modules folders, Xcode DerivedData, Composer vendor directories, Docker caches, and orphaned local WhatsApp media.
Key Highlights:
- Plain-English AI Explanations: Powered by Gemini AI to explain what each folder contains and whether it is safe or rebuildable.
- Developer-First Scanning: Locates heavy build artifacts without breaking active repositories.
- Trash-First Safety: Items move directly to macOS Trash with protected databases and source code locked down by default.
- One-Time Ownership: Free trial with perpetual lifetime ownership starting at $9.99 (no monthly subscriptions).
Features:
- AI-Powered Folder Explanations (Gemini AI)
- Developer Dependency & Build Cache Cleaner (node_modules, Xcode DerivedData)
- WhatsApp Desktop Media Cleaner
- Trash-First Non-Destructive Deletion Architecture
- Native Swift & SwiftUI Performance on Apple Silicon
- Homebrew Installation Support (brew install theappcenter/tap/dusty)
Description
Latent is a disk cleanup and storage analysis application specifically designed for developers and individuals utilizing local AI tools on macOS. It organizes storage by attributing it to the specific applications and tools that generated it, encompassing elements like model files, build artifacts from development, package caches, Docker data, and application files, while categorizing these items as either recoverable, user-controlled, or protected. Users have the ability to examine disk space by its owner, analyze memory usage, uninstall applications, and locate nearly identical AI-generated images and videos based on similarity. All cleanup actions are logged for potential recovery, allowing file deletions to be restored from the Trash, alongside providing guidance for items managed by external applications. Furthermore, an optional integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables compatible assistants to analyze scans and suggest cleanup actions, which must be confirmed by the user before implementation. Latent operates locally on macOS 14 or newer, where scanning can be done free of charge, but a license is necessary for file removal, ensuring users maintain control over their data management processes. This app thus empowers users to optimize their storage efficiently while preserving the ability to recover important files if needed.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Claude Code
No
Codex CLI
No
Cursor
No
Gemini 1.5 Flash
Yes
Gemini CLI
No
Grok
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Visual Studio Code
No
Integrations
Claude Code
Yes
Codex CLI
Yes
Cursor
Yes
Gemini 1.5 Flash
No
Gemini CLI
Yes
Grok
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
Visual Studio Code
Yes
Pricing Details
$9.99
Free Trial available (24-hour full-access trial, no credit card required). Lifetime license starting at $9.99 (One-time purchase, no subscription). Solo license for 1 Mac: $9.99 lifetime. Multi-Mac license for up to 3 Macs: $14.99 lifetime.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$12.99 one-time
Scanning is free; a one-time license covers up to three Macs and is required to remove files.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Dusty Storage
Founded
2024
Website
dustystorage.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
FatTail Labs
Founded
2025
Country
South Korea
Website
latentmac.com