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Check Disk Size

Last updatedUpdated: by Simon Späti · CreatedCreated: · 1 min read

If the disk is full, annoyingly, what do you do? You search for a tool to check sizes and details.

# Common space killers

  • Docker
  • Cache:
    • ~/.cache
    • ~/.venvs (where I store my python virtual environments)
  • Application support under mac: /Users/sspaeti/Library/Application Support/ and Applications under /Applications
  • Downloads ~/Downloads

# Tools

  • CLI: brew install dua-cli -> and run with dua interactive for an interactive way
    • if you want to delete
      • select with space and trash to bin with ctrl+t. Hit ? for all shortcuts
    • ! easiest and super convenient
    • similar to du -h -d 1
  • UI: GrandPerspective (replacement for Disk Inventory X as it doesn’t work any longer well)

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References: Check Disk Plugged In Linux