Jharu: An Open-Source Dev Junk Cleaner

Developer machines are absolute magnets for hidden bloat—node_modules, build caches, and random logs that eat up gigabytes of SSD space without us noticing. Jharu is an open-source tool designed specifically to hunt down and wipe this "dev junk" across both Mac and PC.

Unlike generic system cleaners that just target browser caches, this focuses on the stuff we actually create during development. It's essentially a specialized cleanup agent for people who don't want to manually run rm -rf on every old project folder.

If you want to get it running, the deployment is straightforward since it's open-source. You can find the source and installation steps here:

https://github.com/riponcm/Jharu

For anyone starting from scratch with a cluttered drive, this is a practical way to reclaim space without accidentally deleting critical system files. It targets the specific directories that LLM agents and build tools leave behind.

Since it's open-source, it's a safer bet than proprietary "cleaner" apps that often come with bloatware. It solves one specific pain point: the endless accumulation of dependency folders in dormant projects. It's a lightweight addition to any AI workflow or general dev environment to keep the OS snappy.