Developer Cache Path Finder for Mac
Select the developer tools you use and get the exact cache file paths and terminal commands to check their sizes on your Mac.
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Too many paths to check manually?
SweepKit scans all 12+ categories automatically in seconds and shows you exactly how much space each one uses. One click to clean.
Download SweepKitWhere Does macOS Store Developer Caches?
Every developer tool on macOS stores its caches, build artifacts, and temporary files in specific directories — usually hidden inside ~/Library or dotfiles in your home folder. Over time, these caches can consume tens of gigabytes of disk space without you realizing it.
Xcode DerivedData alone can grow to 20-50 GB on active iOS projects. Gradle caches from Android Studio, npm package caches, CocoaPods repos, and Homebrew downloads all add up. This tool shows you exactly where to look.
Is It Safe to Delete These Caches?
Yes, developer caches are designed to be rebuilt. Deleting DerivedData just means Xcode will rebuild indexes on the next build. Clearing npm or pip cache means packages will be re-downloaded when needed. Your source code and configurations are never affected.
That said, we recommend using SweepKit which moves files to Trash instead of permanently deleting them — so you can always restore if needed.
