Large Folder Finder: Discover Space "Devourers"

This is a graphical interface built for macOS native du (disk usage) command, allowing you to quickly find those "giant" folders taking up massive space on your computer without opening terminal.

⚡️ Quick Start: Find Folders Over 1GB

1. In the "Scan Directory" area, click to select a folder you want to check (e.g., your "Downloads" or "Documents" folder).
2. In the "Size Threshold" section, click the 1GB preset button.
3. Click the "Execute" button.
4. Wait a few seconds and results will appear below.

🤔 When should I use it?

• Your Mac alerts you about insufficient disk space, but you're not sure which files are taking up space.
• You want to regularly clean your computer and delete large files or folders you no longer need.
• You know the du command is useful but can't remember those complex parameter combinations.

⚙️ Parameter Description

• Scan Directory: Click to select the root directory where you want to start scanning. The tool will recursively check all subfolders under this directory. Default is your personal home directory ~/.

• Size Threshold: Set a standard - only folders exceeding this size will be displayed.

  • Preset Buttons: We provide common presets from 100MB to 5GB, click once to use. Default is 1GB.
  • Custom: You can also precisely specify size and unit (MB/GB) in the input box below.

• Number of Results: By dragging the slider, you can control the number of final results displayed, ranging from 1 to 50. This helps you focus on the few folders taking up the most space.

• Advanced Option - Include Hidden Folders: When checked, the tool will also scan hidden folders starting with dot . (like some application cache directories .cache).

⚠️ Notes

• This tool relies on the du command built into macOS, so no additional dependencies need to be installed.
• Scanning a very large directory (like the entire hard drive) may take considerable time, please be patient.
• CmdWise apps are responsive - after adjusting parameters, the command below will update in real-time, without a "run" button.

Related Tools

In the CmdWise app marketplace, you can also find other file management tools:

• .DS_Store Cleaner: Clean .DS_Store files generated by macOS in folders
• Batch File Renamer: Batch rename files
• File Link Creator (ln): Create aliases for files or folders