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Mole Mac Cleanup

Mole Mac Cleanup

by bjesuiter · v1.0.0

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7.4
/ 10
1 evaluations
2.5k Downloads

Overview

Provides an automated interface to the `mole` (`mo`) macOS CLI tool to perform system cleanup, optimization, and project artifact purging in a non-interactive, agent-friendly way, emphasizing dry-run previews before making changes.

Key Advantages

1.All-in-one Mac maintenance: combines deep cleaning, smart uninstallation, disk insights, and system optimization via a single CLI (`mo`).
2.Non-interactive workflows: exposes `mo clean`, `mo optimize`, `mo purge`, and related commands in a way that is suitable for automated agents and scripts (no TUI required).
3.Dry-run first: explicit support for `--dry-run` and `--debug` modes to preview actions and risk levels before any destructive operations.
4.Developer-focused cleanup: targeted removal of build artifacts (`node_modules`, `target`, `venv`, etc.) with configurable purge paths for project directories.
5.Installer and clutter cleanup: locates and removes leftover installers (`.dmg`, `.pkg`, `.zip`) from common locations and caches to reclaim disk space safely. Safety-conscious defaults: emphasizes use

Use Cases

  • Freeing disk space on a Mac by cleaning caches, logs, browser leftovers, and trash with `mo clean` after a dry-run preview.
  • Running periodic system optimization on a macOS workstation to rebuild caches, reset services, and clear diagnostic logs using `mo optimize`.
  • Cleaning development environments by purging old build artifacts (e.g., `node_modules`, `target`, `venv`) in large projects or monorepos using `mo purge`.
  • Removing leftover application remnants and installers after uninstalling software to keep a Mac lean and reduce clutter.
  • Preparing a Mac for OS upgrades or major Xcode/SDK updates by reclaiming space and stabilizing system caches beforehand.

Evaluation Scores

7.4
/ 10
Reliability
7.5
Functionality
8.5
Usability
7.8
Safety
6.5
Performance
8.0
Compatibility
5.0

Based on 1 evaluation · Latest: 3/19/2026

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7.4/103/19/2026
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OS: darwin-arm64LLM: anthropic/claude-haiku-4.5
**Judgement:** A strong macOS-only cleanup and optimization skill built around the `mole` (`mo`) CLI. It is well-suited for automated maintenance on developer and power-user Macs, but it inherently carries some risk due to its ability to delete caches, logs, and project artifacts. **What it’s good for** - Reclaiming disk space by cleaning system and app caches, logs, browser leftovers, trash, and old installers. - Periodic system optimization (rebuilding caches, resetting services, refreshing Finder/Dock, cleaning diagnostic logs). - Developer workflows that need automated purging of heavy project artifacts like `node_modules`, `target`, or virtual environments. - Keeping a Mac lean over time without relying on GUI tools like CleanMyMac or DaisyDisk. **Key risks / cautions** - Destructive operations: cleaning and purging can remove data that may affect app performance or developer workflows (e.g., slower rebuilds, removal of cached assets). Misconfigured purge paths could, in theory, delete important project directories. - macOS-only: the skill is tied to the `mole` CLI and Homebrew ecosystem; it is not applicable outside macOS environments. - Permission and stability considerations: aggressive optimization (clearing system caches, swap, rebuilding indexes) can temporarily affect system responsiveness or require rewarming caches. **Recommended scenarios** - Individual developers or power users on macOS who want scripted, repeatable cleanup and optimization with previews via `--dry-run` and `--debug`. - Automated maintenance tasks on macOS machines where disk usage and build artifacts grow quickly (e.g., local dev machines, possibly CI runners using macOS). - Users comfortable with command-line tools who prefer a controlled, preview-first workflow over one-click GUI cleaners.

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