Release Notes

Release Notes — Version 3.5 (March 26, 2026)

Storage and System Information
• The calculation of free space on the current volume has been improved (About > Storage).
• A new “Recoverable Space” (purgable) indicator displays the additional disk space that macOS can automatically free up when needed, at the cost of a possible performance degradation.
• The percentage displayed in the storage gauge now reflects used disk space rather than free space.
• The visual disk pressure indicator has been refined (About > Storage).
• Memory information has been expanded (About > Memory).
• The layout of PDF system information reports has been improved, particularly regarding headings and the indentation of tree-structured data.
File Compression
• Archive management has been completely redesigned and is now based on the libarchive library (v3.8.6)
• Support for ZIP, 7-Zip, and TAR formats.
• Pre-configured compression profiles have been added (Windows compatibility, etc.).
• A customizable whitelist protects important hidden files during compression (.gitignore, .env, etc.).
File Checksums (Hashes)
• Added MD4, SHA-3-384, and SHA-3-512 algorithms. The SHA-3-256 implementation has been rewritten.
• The CRC-32 algorithm now processes large files in blocks, improving the performance of checksum calculations.
• The names of hash algorithms are now displayed in accordance with the NIST FIPS standard.
• Fixed an issue where a hash algorithm returned an empty string.
System Maintenance and Cleanup
• A simulation mode now allows you to estimate the recoverable space before performing an actual cleanup.
• New module for cleaning caches of development tools (Xcode, Visual Studio Code, Homebrew).
• Support for cleaning caches of sandboxed applications.
• For security reasons, the cleanup of logs and downloads is now limited to older items.
• Sensitive data is automatically protected: password managers, Apple Keychain, SSH and GPG keys, certificates, VPN configurations, etc.
• Improved cleaning of Safari’s local storage (LocalStorage).
• Added Google Chrome detoxification: complete cleanup, removal of trackers, and reset of key identifiers.
• A detailed event log can now be displayed after each cleanup.
Showing and hiding Finder items
• Fixed the issue with hiding apps based on their source (third-party, Apple, or Mac App Store).
• The aperture image now reacts when you hover over an item.
Various improvements
• New tip: Move windows by clicking anywhere within their content (Settings > Miscellaneous).
• Fixed an issue preventing the cleaning switch status from being saved via the “Select/Deselect All” button.
• A new technical guide of nearly 70 pages available exclusively to donors.
• Various optimizations and bug fixes.


Release Notes — Version 3.0 (December 26, 2025)

Finder
• Reorganization of features into two tabs (View and Actions) and code optimization
• Addition of an option (General tab) to display seconds in Finder windows in list view mode
• Added 3 keyboard shortcut options similar to Windows
• Improved the “Show User Library Folder” option in the “View” tab


Volumes (formerly “File System”)
• Renamed the “File System” tab to “Volumes” in Maintenance
• Volume verification can now be performed on any APFS volume on an internal or external disk, not just on the startup volume
• Volume verification commands can be displayed in French.
• Improved repair function for volumes with errors.

Applications
• Added display of applications that use the Electron framework and verification of the presence of the _CornerMask marker (causes significant system slowdowns).
• Added display of web applications (Web Apps)
• Application information (Apps tab) has an “Open” and “Show in Finder” context menu

Security
• New item added: “AirPlay receiver status”
• Improved “AirDrop status” item with a confirmation dialog box before deactivation
• Improved “XProtect status” item: update status added (slightly lengthens overall processing)
• Improved Security module: summary is displayed in the form of a colored frieze.

Interface and menu bar
• Created a module to finely manage the spacing between icons in the menu bar

Miscellaneous
• The Launchpad panel has been removed and replaced with a “Games” panel for managing controllers
• Safari: Addition of a new item: “Show full website address”
• Addition of the USB serial number of a USB boot volume (Information > Storage tab)
• Improvement and optimization of a large part of the code



Release Notes — Version 2.8.0 (October 6, 2025)

• Time Machine Verification
A new feature is available in the Time Machine tab (also accessible via Tools > Modules). Inspired by The Time Machine Mechanic (T2M2) by The Eclectic Light Company, it provides detailed information, in French, about Time Machine backups and snapshots for a given period.

• macOS Firewall Changes
With macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has tightened firewall restrictions. Enabling it now requires administrator rights. The application therefore includes a built-in password prompt directly within the activation button.

• Startup Security (Firmware)
A new NVRAM verification indicator has been added under Information > System, allowing users to check firmware-level startup security.

• Launch Services Management
Following the removal of a parameter in macOS 26 Tahoe, the application code has been updated. The Launch Services repair function is still available under Maintenance > Care > Repair Launch Services.

• New Tahoe User Interface
The new visual elements introduced with macOS Tahoe have been integrated into the Appearance and Time Machine tabs.

• Improvements for Contributors
The random information window intended for future contributors has been redesigned. A new menu also allows entry of the unlock key reserved for contributors/donors.