Clear local disk space with a guided plan
Lenny asks Claude Code how to free storage, discusses options, then has it run the safer cleanup steps.
- Agent or tool
- Claude Code
- Topic
- Personal Files
- Reported on
- Lenny's Newsletter
- Added
- 2026-10-15
Why it matters
Everyone has a messy folder somewhere. Agents that can sort, rename and summarise files make digital clutter far less painful to deal with. It is one of 3 sightings filed under Personal Files on Agent Sightings (number 2 by interest), and one of 164 involving Claude Code.
How you could try it
Here is a reusable prompt, written by us in our own words, that captures the task. Paste it into Claude Code or any similar agent and adjust the details to your situation.
How can I clear storage on this computer? List the largest reclaimable items with sizes, risk, and the exact commands. Wait for my OK before deleting anything.
The prompt breaks down into 3 steps you can check as the agent works:
- How can I clear storage on this computer?
- List the largest reclaimable items with sizes, risk, and the exact commands.
- Wait for my OK before deleting anything.
Tip: Point the agent at a copy of the folder first, so nothing important is lost if it sorts things the wrong way.
Source
Read the original first-hand account on Lenny's Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyone-should-be-using-claude-code. Our summary is a paraphrase; details are in the source.