Download the DMG
Use the download link on this site. When the file finishes downloading, open the DMG from your Downloads folder.
Magic Broom help
Install Magic Broom and choose the right cleanup flow.
This page walks you through installation, macOS permission prompts, and the main screens inside Magic Broom. Use it when you want to clean storage without guessing what the app is asking you to remove.
Install
Set up Magic Broom in a few minutes.
The public release is a Mac app distributed as a DMG. Install it like a normal Mac app, then grant the permissions needed for a full scan.
Drag Magic Broom into Applications
Move the app into Applications before opening it. This keeps updates, permissions, and future launches predictable.
Open the app
If macOS blocks the first launch, allow Magic Broom from Privacy & Security, then open it again.
Grant Full Disk Access
Full Disk Access lets Magic Broom find app leftovers, protected caches, and storage locations macOS hides from normal apps.
macOS security
If macOS blocks the app, allow it from Privacy & Security.
The current Magic Broom build may not be signed or notarized by Apple yet. Because of that, macOS can block the first launch even when the app came from the official website.
This is a macOS protection step. Only continue if you downloaded Magic Broom from this website and expected to install it.
- Try to open Magic Broom once from Applications.
- If macOS blocks it, open System Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Look for the message about Magic Broom near the bottom of the page.
- Choose Open Anyway or Allow Anyway, then confirm with your password or Touch ID.
- Open Magic Broom again.
On some macOS versions, Control-clicking the app and choosing Open can also show the confirmation button. If you still do not see an option to open the app, download the DMG again from the official website or contact support.
Full Disk Access
Grant access for full cleanup results.
Magic Broom can run with limited access, but some protected locations will not be available. Full Disk Access helps it find app leftovers, protected caches, Trash contents, Mail Downloads, and other local cleanup targets.
- Open System Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Open Full Disk Access.
- Turn on Magic Broom.
- Restart Magic Broom if macOS asks you to.
App screens
Use the screen that matches the cleanup job.
Magic Broom is organized around common storage problems: a quick first pass, leftover app files, hidden macOS-managed storage, and review before removal.
Quick Clean
Start here when your Mac feels crowded and you want a safe first pass. Quick Clean focuses on reviewable clutter instead of personal files.
- Safe clutter first
- Review before removal
- Good first scan for non-technical users
App Cleanup
Use this when you deleted apps but storage did not come back. Magic Broom looks for support files, preferences, containers, logs, and caches left behind.
- Find orphaned app files
- Review file paths
- Useful after drag-to-Trash uninstalling
Mac-managed Space
Use this when macOS reports storage that is hard to explain. It helps you understand purgeable and system-managed space before you decide what to clean.
- Clarify hidden storage
- Review macOS-managed categories
- Good for System Data confusion
Review before removal
Magic Broom is built around review-first cleanup. The final confirmation screen helps you check the selected files before anything is removed.
- Confirm destructive actions
- Skip files you do not understand
- Keep cleanup under your control
Navigation
What the sidebar items mean.
Use the sidebar as a map. Start with the category that describes the problem you are trying to solve.
Quick Clean
Start with a broad, safe scan when you want Magic Broom to find common cleanup targets first.
Uninstall Apps
Choose an app, review related files, then remove the app and its leftovers.
Old App Leftovers
Find files left by apps that are no longer installed.
Mac Cleanup
Review everyday Mac files that can usually be rebuilt when needed.
App Cleanup
Find extra files apps leave behind while you use them, including caches and support files.
Mac-managed Space
Review space macOS says it can reclaim when needed.
Browser Privacy
Clear browser history, downloads, and website traces from supported browsers.
Mail Downloads
Review old files saved from Mail before removing them.
Trash
Review files already moved to Trash before emptying them.
Large Files
Find large files when you need to recover space quickly.
AI App Files
Review extra files from AI chat and writing apps before cleaning.
Coding App Files
Review large files left by Apple's coding tools.
Coding Downloads
Review old downloads from coding tools such as package managers.
Web Coding Files
Review extra files from web development tools before cleaning.
Docker Files
Review large Docker files when local development storage grows.
FAQ
Common help questions.
Why does Magic Broom ask for Full Disk Access?
macOS blocks normal apps from reading many protected folders. Full Disk Access lets Magic Broom find app leftovers, protected caches, and storage locations needed for a full cleanup review.
Can I use Magic Broom without Full Disk Access?
Yes, but some scans and removals will be limited. You can grant Full Disk Access later from System Settings.
What should I do if macOS blocks the app from opening?
Try opening Magic Broom once, then open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security, and look for Open Anyway or Allow Anyway. Only continue if you downloaded Magic Broom from the official website.
Should I remove every file Magic Broom finds?
No. Review the file paths first. If you do not recognize a file or category, skip it and clean only the items you understand.
Need more help?
Send the details and we'll help you sort it out.
Include your macOS version, Magic Broom version, what you were trying to clean, and a screenshot if it explains the issue.