Why evidence matters
Support files and caches can share names with vendors, frameworks, or old app components. Without paths and match reasons, users cannot tell whether a cleanup suggestion is safe or merely a guess.
What evidence should include
At minimum, an app cleanup plan should show file path, item type, size, relationship reason, and safety status. CleanWarden uses these signals to make the removal plan easier to inspect.
Safe match is different from likely related
Some files clearly match an app bundle identifier. Others only share a vendor name or directory pattern. A cleaner should make that difference visible instead of treating every match as equally safe.
Protected means protected
System files and protected macOS locations should not be selected for cleanup. Showing them in gray can help users understand why space is not recoverable.
CleanWarden's approach
CleanWarden groups evidence into a plan, keeps uncertain items controlled, and moves selected items to Trash first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is visible evidence in app cleanup?The path, size, type, match reason, and safety status for every suggested item.
Why not hide technical paths?Paths are important because they let users verify whether a file belongs to the selected app.
Does CleanWarden remove items automatically?No. Users review the cleanup plan before moving selected items to Trash.