unclutr files changelog

More reliable Map Mode on large scans

Map Mode stays more responsive when exploring very large scan results, with limits that keep complex views manageable.

Safer duplicate-folder guidance on large scans

Folder guidance avoids repeated work and pauses when a result set is too large to process safely, reducing the risk of the app freezing.

More reliable source selection

Overlapping folder pickers are prevented, making Add Source more reliable when your Mac is under load.

Faster scan preparation for developer workspaces

Workspace checks run in the background and reuse earlier results, helping scans start without waiting for repeated folder checks.

Direct license activation is more reliable

Direct-license users should see PLUS unlock correctly after activation, and Settings should avoid short hangs caused by billing diagnostics.

Admin scan setup and diagnostics are more robust

Direct-build users should get clearer feedback when enabling admin scans, without the app feeling stuck while helper communication is failing.

Improved launch stability and toolbar responsiveness

This reduces the chance of short launch hangs caused by SwiftUI and AppKit rebuilding toolbar items while the main window is being created.

Less main-thread work during startup and app foreground

The app should feel more responsive when opening, returning to the foreground, or recovering from previous large scan sessions.

Improved launch stability and toolbar responsiveness

This reduces the chance of short launch hangs caused by SwiftUI and AppKit rebuilding toolbar items while the main window is being created.

Less main-thread work during startup and app foreground

The app should feel more responsive when opening, returning to the foreground, or recovering from previous large scan sessions.

Stability and performance improvements for launch and app foreground

App startup and foreground transitions are more stable under load, with less main-thread contention and fewer redundant network/state update bursts.

New Visualization Map for seeing what is filling your disk

You can understand where space is going much faster, spot the biggest folders visually, and decide what deserves attention before opening any detailed review.

Undo last trash run is easier to find and easier to use

If you change your mind after moving files to Trash, getting them back is now much easier to discover and much less disruptive.

Safer scans for developer workspaces and Git repos

This reduces the chance of scanning or cleaning technical folders that look large but are usually not the right cleanup targets.

Trash Review queue is now persistent across relaunch

You can build a cleanup plan over time without worrying about losing progress between sessions.

Duplicate scan now avoids unnecessary repeated work

Duplicate runs feel more responsive on large sources because less work is repeated.

New Large File Discovery workspace

This makes unclutr files more useful for general disk cleanup, especially when the space problem is caused by large unique files rather than duplicates.

Large File Discovery now shows safety guidance with confidence

Large items are not always safe to remove. The added guidance helps users move faster on obvious candidates while slowing down on risky ones.

Scan defaults are now aligned across all scan types

Switching between scan types now feels more predictable, with fewer surprises about what the app will include or skip.

Long-scan guidance cards now support manual navigation

This makes long scans feel calmer and easier to follow, especially when users want time to read or revisit a tip.

Review Results redesigned around review and Trash Review

Once a scan finishes, it is easier to understand where to go next and easier to move straight into cleanup.

Folder and file review UI simplified

Reviewing duplicates feels lighter and more direct, with less time spent parsing interface chrome instead of making decisions.

Top-level results and cleanup summaries polished

The app is easier to scan visually, and the key numbers make more sense at each stage of the cleanup flow.

Folder-guided results with duplicate and near-duplicate folder detection

This can dramatically speed up cleanup, because one good folder decision can resolve many file-level decisions at once.

Cleaner scan flow with clearer control placement

During long scans, the app feels less confusing because controls are easier to find and incomplete results do not compete for attention.

Duplicate/near-duplicate folder guidance redesigned

Folder-level review is faster and less tiring when users can compare options without fighting the layout.

File Choices review is more focused and less noisy

Users can focus on the duplicate groups that still need decisions instead of re-reading information the app already resolved.

Review and Settings screens tightened for better readability

The app feels cleaner by default while still keeping advanced controls available when users need them.

Improved UI responsiveness during scans

The app feels more trustworthy when it keeps responding while heavy work is in progress.

Optional delete-all for a duplicate group with safeguards

This supports more aggressive cleanup when needed without weakening the safer default workflow for everyone else.

Clearer duplicate group review flow

Users can tell more quickly what still needs manual attention and what is already effectively resolved.

Expanded app-specific cache exclusions

Results stay focused on meaningful user files instead of large but regenerable artifacts created by professional apps and toolchains.

Enhanced ignore rules for developer workflows

This keeps duplicate results more relevant by filtering out folders that are usually large but disposable.

Custom accent colors

This gives the app a more personal feel and can improve readability depending on the color you prefer.

Initial release

From the start, the focus was a safer cleanup workflow: find reclaimable space, review it clearly, and stay in control before deleting anything.

• The app launched with exact duplicate detection and grouping.
• Review happens before anything is sent to Trash.