caezium/Burrow
FreemacOS 原生磁盘清理 GUI（Mole CLI 前端），支持清理、卸载、优化、磁盘分析与实时状态监控，内置 MCP 服务器供 AI 代理调用。
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About caezium/Burrow
Burrow is a free, open-source macOS system companion app that bundles a forked Mole CLI engine (burrow-engine) for disk cleanup, app uninstallation, maintenance, duplicate finding, disk analysis, and live system monitoring. Unlike typical cleaners, Burrow keeps months of local metric history and includes a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, enabling AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex to proactively query, monitor, and perform secure, consent-gated maintenance on the Mac. All actions are reversible and audited. Burrow is native to macOS with a Windows preview available. Install via Homebrew cask.
Key Features
Junk cleanup and dev-artifact purge
App uninstall with leftover removal and duplicate finding
Safe maintenance (system tools) and disk map visualization
Live system status dashboard with per-metric sparklines and process table
Built-in MCP server for AI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) to query and manage the Mac
Local metric history store for months of data
Consent-gated, audited, and reversible actions
Bundled open-source engine (burrow-engine fork of Mole CLI) – no extra install required
Native macOS app with Windows preview (WinUI 3 / .NET 8)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open-source (MIT license)
- Native macOS app with a clean GUI
- Integrates with AI agents via MCP server for proactive system management
- Consent-gated and reversible actions – safe to use
- Local history of metrics enables long-term monitoring
- Bundled engine means no separate CLI installation needed
- Actively maintained with Windows preview in development
Cons
- macOS is the mature flagship; Windows version is still a preview
- Requires Full Disk Access permission for full functionality
- Not affiliated with or endorsed by mole.fit (the official Mole for Mac app)
- MCP server integration may require technical setup to use with AI agents
- Lacks some advanced features found in commercial cleaners (e.g., cloud storage cleanup)
Best For
Cleaning junk files, logs, caches, and dev artifacts to free up disk spaceUninstalling applications and removing leftover filesAnalyzing disk usage with visual mapsLive monitoring of system resources and processesEmpowering AI agents to autonomously troubleshoot and clean a Mac (e.g., low disk space)Maintaining system health through safe maintenance routines
FAQ
What is the difference between Burrow and Mole (mo)?
Burrow bundles its own MIT-licensed engine (burrow-engine), a fork of the Mole CLI (mo) by tw93. It adds a native GUI, local metric history, and an MCP server for AI agents. Burrow is not affiliated with mole.fit, the official Mole for Mac app.
How do AI agents interact with Burrow?
Burrow runs a built-in MCP server. AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can connect to it to query system status, analyze problems (e.g., low disk space), and perform secure, consent-gated cleanups autonomously.
Is Burrow free?
Yes, Burrow is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. It bundles its own engine and has no paid tiers or subscriptions.
Does Burrow work on Windows?
Burrow has a Windows preview under the windows/ directory, built with WinUI 3 / .NET 8. It includes telemetry, history, tray HUD, MCP stdio bridge, and unsigned releases. macOS is the mature flagship.