Clean folders. Automatically.

Get rid of hidden
.DS_Store clutter.

Nuke DS cleans selected folders and subfolders, then does it again whenever you log in to your Mac.

Download freeSee how it works

macOS 13 or later · local · no account required

The real Nuke DS app showing a selected folder, cleanup controls, and enabled protection
Three steps

Set it and forget it

Nuke DS stays small, straightforward, and entirely under your control.

01

Choose your folders

Select one or more folders. Subfolders are included automatically.

02

Clean them instantly

Remove existing .DS_Store files with a single click.

03

Automate at login

Install a personal LaunchAgent that cleans your selection whenever you log in.

Privacy first

Your files stay yours.

Nuke DS works entirely on your Mac. No account, no cloud, and no inspection of your file contents.

  • Targeted removalOnly files named exactly .DS_Store are removed.
  • Official macOS settingsPrevent new metadata files on network and USB volumes.
  • No trackingNo account, advertising, telemetry, or external connections.
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Ready for a cleaner Mac?

Download the signed and Apple-notarized version of Nuke DS.

Download Nuke DSmacOS 13+ · Apple silicon and Intel