Is there a way to clean up the ~/Library folder of a user? My folder is about 32 GB! What the heck is all in there?
How to clean up the user Library folder
maintenance
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Also, OnyX seems to be the popular choice for those looking for a Mac equivalent to CCleaner. http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx
Onyx (free)
Verify the Startup Disk and the structure of its System files, to run misc. tasks of system maintenance
Configure some hidden parameters of the Finder, Dock, QuickTime, Safari, Mail, iTunes, Login window, Spotlight, and many of Apple’s applications
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Removing duplicate files is not supported by Onyx.
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Best Answer
As usual for cleanup stuff, start with a visualizer like GrandPerspective or Disk Inventory X so you can see what folders take up space.
Be careful deleting stuff in your Library folder: apps store lots of different things in there, some of which are required for them to run.