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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
Optimize the speed of your frequently accessed applications, documents, and other essential data by utilizing faster storage solutions, allowing for access speeds comparable to RAM or SSD performance. This enhancement will significantly improve your computer's responsiveness during tasks such as content creation, gaming, and production, while also minimizing boot and loading times. You can achieve rapid completion of write requests by initially storing incoming data in RAM or SSDs before transferring it to the designated disks later on. This process enables your machine to manage intense or continuous write I/O operations more effectively, all while decreasing the frequency of writes and extending the lifespan of your disks. It is compatible with a wide range of high-speed storage options, including system memory, hidden memory, solid-state drives, and flash drives, thus boosting the performance of slower storage systems. Setting up the caching system is as simple as a few clicks, making it accessible to users of all skill levels! Additionally, the software boasts unique features such as various caching strategies, multiple writing modes, customizable read/write allocations, and individual volume controls, ensuring that it can be tailored to meet diverse requirements. This flexibility allows users to optimize their systems in a way that best suits their specific needs.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Gemini 1.5 Flash
No
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
$29.95 per computer
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
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
Romex Software
Founded
2008
Country
China
Website
www.romexsoftware.com/en-us/primo-cache/