Automation Support
Set it and forget it - automatic cleaning, alerts, and scheduling
Overview
Take your Mac maintenance to the next level with DiskCleanKit's Automation Support. Set up automatic cleaning schedules, receive alerts when disk space runs low, and let DiskCleanKit keep your Mac optimized without any manual intervention.
Built-in Automation Features
Low Disk Space Alerts
Get notified when your disk space falls below a threshold you set. Choose your alert level (e.g., 10GB, 20GB, 50GB remaining) and DiskCleanKit will notify you when it's time to clean up.
Auto Startup
Launch DiskCleanKit automatically when your Mac starts. Keep your Mac always monitored and ready to clean with zero effort.
Scheduled Scans & Cleaning
Set up automatic scans and cleaning on your preferred schedule:
- Daily - Recommended for most users
- Weekly - Perfect for light users
- 2 Weekly - Balanced maintenance schedule
- Monthly - Minimal maintenance mode
Choose to run Quick Clean, Deep Scan, or One-Touch Clean mode on your schedule. Optionally enable auto-clean to remove junk files automatically after each scan.
URL Scheme Support (For Power Users)
For advanced automation, use URL schemes to trigger DiskCleanKit from Terminal, AppleScript, macOS Shortcuts, or any automation tool.
Available URL Schemes
diskcleankit://onetouch- Launch One-Touch Clean mode (supportsautoscan&autoclean)diskcleankit://quickclean- Start Quick Clean scan (supportsautoscan&autoclean)diskcleankit://deepscan- Start Deep Scan (supportsautoscan&autoclean)diskcleankit://duplicates- Open Duplicate Finderdiskcleankit://uninstaller- Open App Uninstaller
URL Parameters
autoscan=true- Automatically start scanningautoclean=true- Automatically clean after scan
Terminal Examples
# Open One-Touch Clean mode
open "diskcleankit://onetouch"
# Full automation: scan and clean
open "diskcleankit://onetouch?autoscan=true&autoclean=true"
# Quick Clean with auto scan
open "diskcleankit://quickclean?autoscan=true&autoclean=true"
# Deep Scan with auto scan
open "diskcleankit://deepscan?autoscan=true&autoclean=true"AppleScript Example
tell application "System Events"
do shell script "open 'diskcleankit://onetouch?autoscan=true&autoclean=true'"
end tellmacOS Shortcuts
1. Open Shortcuts app
2. Create new Shortcut
3. Add "Run Shell Script" action
4. Enter: open "diskcleankit://onetouch?autoscan=true&autoclean=true"
5. Save and run manually or set automation trigger
Key Benefits
Low Disk Space Alerts
Get notified when disk space falls below your set threshold. Never run out of space unexpectedly.
Auto Startup
Launch DiskCleanKit automatically when your Mac starts. Always monitored, always ready.
Scheduled Scans
Set daily, weekly, 2 weekly, or monthly scans. DiskCleanKit cleans your Mac on autopilot.
Auto Clean After Scan
Enable automatic cleaning after scheduled scans. Zero manual intervention required.
URL Scheme Support
Trigger cleaning from Terminal, AppleScript, Shortcuts, or any automation tool.
How It Works
Set Up Low Disk Space Alert
Go to Preferences → Automation → Enable 'Low Disk Space Alert' and set your threshold (e.g., alert when less than 20GB remaining).
Enable Auto Startup
In Preferences → Automation → Enable 'Launch at Startup'. DiskCleanKit will start automatically when you log in to your Mac.
Configure Scheduled Scans
In Preferences → Automation → Enable 'Scheduled Scan'. Choose frequency (daily, weekly, 2 weekly, monthly) and scan type (Quick Clean, Deep Scan, or One-Touch).
Enable Auto Clean
Toggle 'Auto Clean After Scan' to automatically remove junk files after each scheduled scan. Review exclusion rules in Preferences first.
Use URL Schemes (Optional)
For advanced automation, use Terminal commands like: open "diskcleankit://onetouch?autoscan=true&autoclean=true" to trigger cleaning from scripts.
See It in Action
Pro Tips
Start with weekly scheduled scans, then adjust frequency based on how much junk accumulates.
Set disk space alert threshold to at least 10-20GB to have time to clean before running out.
Use 'Auto Clean' only after reviewing what DiskCleanKit typically finds to avoid surprises.
Combine scheduled scans with auto startup for completely hands-free Mac maintenance.
For power users: Use URL schemes with cron jobs for custom scheduling beyond the built-in options.
Test URL scheme commands in Terminal first before adding to automation scripts.
Try Automation Support Today
Download DiskCleanKit and experience the power of automation support for yourself.