DiskCopilot scans your drive and lets you ask AI whether any file is safe to remove. One click opens Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity with a prefilled prompt. No more guessing.
com.apple.bird
~/Library/Caches · 2.3 GB
This is iCloud Drive cache data. macOS will re-download files as needed. Deleting this folder frees ~2.3 GB with no data loss.
What people are saying
"A smarter, more configurable alternative to DaisyDisk."
MacStories
"The AI consult feature is a game-changer for non-technical users."
The Verge
"Finally, a disk scanner that tells you what you can actually delete."
9to5Mac
"The heatmap view makes it dead simple to see where your space went."
Lifehacker
"More depth and configurability than anything else on the market."
Ars Technica
"The generous free tier makes it easy to recommend to everyone."
MacRumors
"A smarter, more configurable alternative to DaisyDisk."
MacStories
"The AI consult feature is a game-changer for non-technical users."
The Verge
"Finally, a disk scanner that tells you what you can actually delete."
9to5Mac
"The heatmap view makes it dead simple to see where your space went."
Lifehacker
"More depth and configurability than anything else on the market."
Ars Technica
"The generous free tier makes it easy to recommend to everyone."
MacRumors
Right-click any file or folder. One click sends a prefilled prompt to the AI of your choice. Get a clear, human-readable answer in seconds.
node_modules
4.7 GB · ~/Projects
Safe to delete. Package dependencies. Run npm install to restore.
.zsh_history
340 MB · ~/
Caution. Your terminal command history. Safe to truncate, but you'll lose searchable history.
com.docker.docker
12.1 GB · ~/Library
Safe to delete. Docker images & build cache. Re-pull with docker pull.
Works with any file. AI identifies system files, caches, app data, logs, and more.
Quickly find the biggest files eating your disk. Sort by size and hunt down space hogs in seconds.
Visual heatmap barchart shows exactly what's taking up space. See the full picture at a glance.
Exclude folders to protect important files and speed up scans. Tune depth, filters, and more.
Three steps. Zero guesswork.
Right-click a file or folder in the scan results. Pick "Ask AI" from the context menu.
DiskCopilot opens Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity in your browser with a prefilled prompt—file path, size, and context included.
AI tells you exactly what the file is, whether it's safe to delete, and how much space you'll recover.
Search for large files across your entire drive. Sort by size, filter by type, and spot the space hogs that matter. Real on-disk sizes, not estimates.
Docker.raw
~/Library/Containers
iOS 17.4 Simulator
~/Library/Developer
node_modules
~/Projects/webapp
com.apple.bird
~/Library/Caches
Disk usage by category
Heatmap barchart shows exactly what's eating your disk, broken down by category. Instantly spot which folders deserve attention.
Exclude folders to protect important files and speed up scans. Configure scan depth, file filters, and more. Every setting is there for a reason.
Excluded folders
More configurable scanning and a richer free tier.
| DiskCopilot | DaisyDisk | |
|---|---|---|
| AI file identification | ||
| Large file search | ||
| Configurable exclusions | ||
| Scan depth control | ||
| Scan history | ||
| Visual disk map | Heatmap barchart | Sunburst |
| Free version | Core scanning + AI | Trial only |
Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity
Find the biggest files fast
Visual disk usage breakdown
Protect files, speed up scans
Depth, filters, and more
Path, size, and actions
Size and duration tracking
Core scanning + AI included
One-time purchase. No subscriptions.