Building MacOptimizers — a macOS toolbox (launching tomorrow)

Hi everyone 👋

I’m Anthony, an independent developer from France.

I’ve been working on a macOS app called MacOptimizers — it started as a personal toolbox to manage files, remove leftovers, and run useful maintenance tasks without switching between multiple apps.

Like many users, I was always skeptical about “cleaner” apps — they often promise a lot but don’t deliver much. As an IT professional, I spent time researching how macOS handles “System Data”, where files are actually stored, and what can realistically be cleaned. That’s how MacOptimizers was born.

I initially built it for myself and a few friends, adding features based on real needs — some may be useful, others less so depending on usage.

I’m fully aware that “cleaner/optimizer” apps can be controversial, so I focused on a different approach:

– fully local (no tracking, no data collection)

– no fake alerts or scare tactics

– no background daemons

– more of a toolbox than a “one-click fix”

I’m launching the app tomorrow on Product Hunt, but it is already available the app is in French and English and would really appreciate any feedback 🙏