DS Store Cleaner

Intro

DS Store Cleaner positions itself as a macOS utility for removing .DS_Store files. The product advertises automatic removal of .DS_Store files from Git, Dropbox, and shared folders and describes a one-click cleaning workflow aimed at developers, designers, and general Mac users. The provider also states the app is trusted by thousands of Mac users worldwide.

Key Features

• Automatically removes .DS_Store files from folders and repositories where those files appear.
• One-click cleaning for individual folders, with documentation that references batch cleaning and automatic monitoring features.
• After downloading and installing from the App Store, users select folders to clean using a "Select Folder" button.
• Operates entirely on the user's local machine; the privacy policy states the app does not collect personal information or transmit data to external servers.
• Requires access only to folders explicitly selected by the user.
• Limited scope: designed specifically to find and remove .DS_Store files generated by macOS.

Who this is for

• Developers and designers who encounter .DS_Store files in projects and version control.
• Mac users who share folders via Dropbox or network shares and want to remove .DS_Store artifacts.
• Anyone who prefers a local, App Store–distributed utility that, according to its documentation and privacy statements, runs locally and minimizes data collection.