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Leftovers Detection

Finds orphaned application data left behind after apps are uninstalled.

Leftovers Detection in OverClean

Scanned Locations

  1. Application Support: ~/Library/Application Support
  2. Preferences: .plist files in ~/Library/Preferences
  3. Caches: ~/Library/Caches
  4. Logs: ~/Library/Logs
  5. Saved State: ~/Library/Saved Application State
  6. Launch Agents: ~/Library/LaunchAgents
  7. Cookies: ~/Library/Cookies
  8. Containers: ~/Library/Containers

Detection Logic

  • Compares found data against currently installed applications
  • Uses bundle ID pattern matching
  • Infers application names from file paths
  • Supports bundle ID hierarchy detection

Protection

  • System files protected (Apple, Spotlight, System services)
  • Prevents accidental deletion of critical system components

Features

  • Groups leftovers by application name
  • Shows modification dates
  • Move items to Trash with optional admin rights

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