# Mac Storage Manager – Cross-Platform (macOS & Linux) ![CI](https://github.com/NarekMosisian/mac-storage-manager/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg) Mac Storage Manager is a shell script suite that helps you reclaim disk space by identifying and managing large applications on your macOS or Linux system.

--- ## Table of Contents - [Features](#features) - [Installation and Setup](#installation-and-setup) - [Clone the Repository](#clone-the-repository) - [Make Scripts Executable](#make-scripts-executable) - [Install Dependencies](#install-dependencies) - [Run the Project](#run-the-project) - [Homebrew Support](#homebrew-support) - [Known Limitations and Common Issues](#known-limitations-and-common-issues) - [Dependencies](#dependencies) - [What Exactly is Deleted](#what-exactly-is-deleted) - [Warning](#warning) - [Connect with me](#connect-with-me) - [License](#license) --- ## Features ### -> New in Version 3.2.0 <- The following additions are brand‑new since the previous release while keeping all legacy functionality intact: - **Delete‑History Viewer:** A new *Delete History* menu item shows every application MSM has removed, with timestamps. - **Optimized ↔ Full sudo Scans:** Choose between a lightning‑fast mount‑aware search or an exhaustive full‑disk crawl; your preference is remembered. - **User‑Scope Linux Support:** MSM now scans `~/.local/share/applications` so apps installed just for your user account are included. - **Strict Bash Mode:** All scripts execute with `set -euo pipefail` and a safe `IFS` to catch silent failures early. - **Smarter Homebrew Uninstall:** If a formula refuses to uninstall, MSM automatically retries using `brew uninstall --ignore-dependencies`. - **Richer Logging & Sudo Handling:** Deletions are timestamped for the history viewer and the sudo prompt now allows three attempts before safely returning to the menu. - **Enhanced Logging & Progress Feedback:** - Detailed logs (stored in `mac_storage_manager.log`) are generated throughout the operation. - Advanced error handling is provided via interactive whiptail dialogs and extensive logging. - **Interactive Application Deletion:** - Applications are listed with calculated sizes (including Homebrew formulas and casks). - Users can select one or more apps to delete using an interactive checklist UI. - Confirmation dialogs present all files and associated directories that will be removed, ensuring safe deletion. - **Cross‑Platform Application Discovery:** - Centralizes handling of `.app` vs. `.desktop` extensions and `APP_DIRS` for unified scanning and deletion on both macOS and Linux. - **Package Manager Removal (Linux):** - Introduces `delete_via_package_manager` to detect and uninstall via apt, dnf/yum, or pacman where available. - **Critical Application Protection:** - Prevents deletion of essential system apps (e.g., Finder, Safari, gnome‑terminal) to avoid accidental damage. - **Main Menu Sound Toggle:** - Adds an on/off switch for audio feedback directly in the main menu, enabling quick control over sound notifications. - **Internationalization & Localization:** - Translations are provided for over 40 languages, making the tool accessible worldwide. (Note that many language translations are experimental and may not yet be completely accurate or consistent. I welcome feedback from native speakers!)

--- ## Installation and Setup ### Clone the Repository Clone the repository to your local machine: ```bash git clone https://github.com/NarekMosisian/mac-storage-manager.git ``` ### Make Scripts Executable After cloning, navigate to the project directory and run: ```bash cd mac-storage-manager chmod +x *.sh ``` ### Install Dependencies Ensure you have the following dependencies installed: - **jq** (for JSON parsing) - **newt/whiptail** (for interactive terminal dialogs) - **Sound utilities:** - On macOS, the `afplay` command is used (usually pre‑installed). - On Linux, `paplay` is used (install via your package manager). For macOS via Homebrew: ```bash brew install jq newt ``` For Debian/Ubuntu (Linux): ```bash sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install jq newt paplay ``` --- ## Run the Project Start the application by running the main entry point: ```bash ./main.sh ``` --- ## Homebrew Support A dedicated Homebrew tap is provided specifically for Mac Storage Manager. This tap ensures that the Homebrew formula is always up-to-date and error-free. You can check it out at the following link: [**NarekMosisian/homebrew-mac-storage-manager**](https://github.com/NarekMosisian/homebrew-mac-storage-manager) --- ## Known Limitations and Common Issues - **Performance:** Scanning the entire filesystem with `sudo find` can be slow. - **Permissions:** Ensure you have sufficient permissions to delete system files. - **Interactive Dialogs:** The project uses whiptail/newt; make sure they are installed correctly on your system. - **Shell Compatibility:** It is recommended to use bash for running the scripts to ensure full compatibility. --- ## Dependencies This script relies on the following tools: - **jq**: A lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor. - **Homebrew**: (macOS only) or **Linuxbrew** (optional on Linux). - **whiptail**: A package for creating GUI dialogs in the terminal. - **newt**: For terminal-based GUI dialogs. Make sure these dependencies are installed before running the script. --- ## What Exactly is Deleted When you confirm the deletion of an application, the script attempts to thoroughly remove it by deleting: - **Main Application Files**: - **On macOS**: The application bundle from `/Applications` and `~/Applications`. - **On Linux**: The corresponding .desktop files from `/usr/share/applications` or `~/.local/share/` applications. - **Homebrew Files** (macOS only): - Uninstalls associated Homebrew formulas and casks installed via Homebrew. **Associated Files and Directories**: - **macOS**: - **Application Support** (optional): - `~/Library/Application Support/` - `/Library/Application Support/` - **Preferences** (optional): - `~/Library/Preferences/com..*` - `/Library/Preferences/com..*` - **Caches** (optional): - `~/Library/Caches/` - `~/Library/Caches/com..*` - `/Library/Caches/` - `/Library/Caches/com..*` - **Logs** (optional): - `~/Library/Logs/` - `/Library/Logs/` - **Saved Application State** (optional): - `~/Library/Saved Application State/com..*` - `/Library/Saved Application State/com..*` - **Linux**: - **Application Data** (optional): - `$XDG_DATA_HOME/` - `~/.local/share/` - **Configuration Files** (optional): - `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/` - `~/.config/` - **Cache Files** (optional): - `$XDG_CACHE_HOME/` - `~/.cache/` - **Log Files** (optional): - Common log directories (if any) related to the application - **Additional Files Found via `sudo find` (optional)**: Any files matching the application name found during the `sudo find` operation (if you chose to include this step). The script will display these files and ask for your confirmation before deletion. --- ## Warning Please read the following carefully before using the script: - **Data Loss Risk**: The script performs a thorough deletion of applications and their associated files. Be cautious when selecting applications to delete. Ensure that you do not remove essential system applications or files. - **Review Before Deleting**: Before any files are deleted, the script will display a list of files and directories that will be removed. Please review this list carefully to avoid unintended deletions. - **No Undo**: Deleting applications and files is permanent and cannot be undone. Consider backing up important data before proceeding. - **Use at Your Own Risk**: The script is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. The author is not responsible for any damage or data loss that may occur as a result of using this script. --- ## Connect with me If you have any questions or want to discuss the project further, feel free to connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/narek-mosisian-484789291/). --- ## License This project is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPLv3)**. This license ensures that anyone who modifies, uses, or redistributes this software—especially in a networked environment—must share the source code and any modifications under the same license. For detailed information, see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file.

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