How to Use DiskCleanKit Finder Integration for Quick File Cleanup

What is Finder Integration?

New in DiskCleanKit v4.0, Finder Integration brings powerful cleaning capabilities directly into your macOS Finder. No need to open the app - simply right-click on any folder to access cleaning options instantly.

This feature is perfect for:

Quick cleanup while browsing files
On-the-spot duplicate scanning of specific folders
Instant access to DiskCleanKit without launching the full app

How to Enable Finder Integration

Step 1: Update to v4.0

Make sure you have DiskCleanKit version 4.0 or later installed from the Mac App Store.

Step 2: Enable the Extension

1. Open System Settings

2. Go to General → Login Items & Extensions → File Providers

3. Enable DiskCleanKit

Step 3: Grant Permissions

DiskCleanKit may ask for permission to access your files
Click Allow to enable full functionality

Using Finder Integration

Right-Click Menu Options

Once enabled, right-click on any folder to see DiskCleanKit options:

Scan for Duplicates - Find duplicate files within the folder
Find Large Files - Identify space-hogging files
Analyze Storage - See what's using space in this folder

Practical Examples

Example 1: Find Large Files in Downloads

1. Open Finder and navigate to your Downloads folder

2. Right-click on the Downloads folder

3. Select DiskCleanKit → Find Large Files

4. Review and delete files you no longer need

Example 2: Find Duplicate Photos

1. Right-click on your Photos folder

2. Select DiskCleanKit → Scan for Duplicates

3. DiskCleanKit opens with duplicate results for that folder

4. Review and remove duplicates

Example 3: Analyze a Project Folder

1. Right-click on any project folder

2. Select DiskCleanKit → Analyze Storage

3. See a breakdown of what's using space

4. Identify and clean unnecessary files

Tips for Power Users

Keyboard Shortcut

Select a folder and use Control + Click for the context menu
Or configure a custom keyboard shortcut in System Settings

Single Folder Selection

Select a single folder to access DiskCleanKit's context menu
For batch operations, use the main DiskCleanKit app

Quick Access

Pin frequently cleaned folders to Finder sidebar
Right-click for instant access to cleaning options

Troubleshooting

Extension Not Showing in Finder

1. Check that DiskCleanKit is enabled in System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions → File Providers

2. Restart Finder: Option + Right-click Finder icon in Dock → Relaunch

3. If still not working, restart your Mac

Permission Issues

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Files and Folders

2. Ensure DiskCleanKit has access to the folders you want to clean

3. Grant Full Disk Access if needed for complete functionality

Extension Disabled After Update

macOS may disable extensions after system updates
Re-enable in System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions → File Providers → DiskCleanKit

Why Use Finder Integration?

Without Finder Integration	With Finder Integration
Open DiskCleanKit app	Right-click in Finder
Navigate to folder	Select action from menu
Start scan	Done!
Wait for results	Results appear instantly

Finder Integration saves time by eliminating the need to switch between apps. Clean files right where you find them!

Available Now in v4.0

Finder Integration is one of the powerful new features in DiskCleanKit v4.0. This release also includes:

Automation Support - URL schemes for scripting and scheduled scans
Enhanced Performance - Faster scans
More Integrations - Additional macOS system integrations

Update to v4.0 now to enjoy Finder Integration and all the new features!