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cccyd2003-qwq/pinkbin

Analysis updated 2026-07-03 · repo last pushed 2026-06-21

1,181TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5ActiveSetup · moderate

TLDR

Pinkbin is a free Windows disk cleaning tool that scans your drive in seconds, uses AI to explain unfamiliar folders, and offers safe one-click cleanup for apps like WeChat and Conda.

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    What it does
      Fast disk scanning
      AI folder explanations
      Safe one-click cleanup
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      Rust
      Web technologies
    Use cases
      Free up disk space
      Clean WeChat caches
      Remove old Conda envs
      Identify mystery folders
    Audience
      Developers
      Heavy app users
      Windows users
    Key features
      Sends only metadata to AI
      Recycle bin by default
      Bring your own AI key
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Free up disk space on Windows by scanning and identifying large folders in seconds.

USE CASE 2

Safely clean WeChat caches and media backups without losing your chat history.

USE CASE 3

Remove stale and unused Conda environments to reclaim storage.

USE CASE 4

Drag and drop a mystery folder into the chat box to get an AI explanation of what it is and whether it is safe to delete.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptRust

How does it compare?

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Stars1,1811,1991,140
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2026-06-212026-07-032026-06-15
MaintenanceActiveActiveActive
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity3/53/52/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 5min

Requires providing your own AI API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) or configuring a local AI model for folder explanations.

No license information was provided in the explanation, so the exact permissions are unknown.

In plain English

Pinkbin is a free, open-source disk cleaning tool for Windows that helps you reclaim hard drive space without the fear of deleting something important. It scans your disk in seconds to show you exactly what is taking up room, uses AI to explain what unfamiliar folders are, and provides safe, one-click cleanup options for specific apps like WeChat and Conda. The tool works in three simple steps. First, it rapidly scans your entire drive, reading the Windows file system directly to map out your storage in just 2 to 5 seconds. Second, if you find a large folder you do not recognize, you can drag and drop it into a built-in chat box. An AI will then explain what the folder is, whether you can delete it, and what you might lose if you do. You bring your own AI service key (like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini), or you can use a local AI option for free. Crucially, the tool only sends folder names, sizes, and file types to the AI, it never reads or uploads your actual file contents. Beyond the AI explanations, Pinkbin has dedicated cleanup scripts for popular applications that tend to hoard space. Right now, it supports WeChat (cleaning caches and media backups while protecting your chat database and favorites) and Conda environments (removing stale, unused setups). The tool is designed to expand to other apps like Steam, Chrome, and Docker in the future. Every deletion goes to your system recycle bin by default, so you can always recover things if you make a mistake. This project is ideal for anyone whose computer is bogged down by large, mysterious folders, especially developers or heavy app users who have accumulated gigabytes of caches, old environments, and media files. The project is built using a combination of web technologies and Rust, and the creator is actively looking for community members to help write new cleanup scripts for other popular applications.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have a large folder on my Windows PC that I do not recognize. How can I use Pinkbin's AI chat feature to figure out what it is and whether I can safely delete it?
Prompt 2
Help me write a new Pinkbin cleanup script for Steam that clears the download cache and old workshop files while keeping installed games safe.
Prompt 3
How do I configure Pinkbin to use my local AI model instead of a paid API key like OpenAI or Anthropic?
Prompt 4
Show me how Pinkbin protects my WeChat chat database and favorites while cleaning up caches and media backups.

Frequently asked questions

What is pinkbin?

Pinkbin is a free Windows disk cleaning tool that scans your drive in seconds, uses AI to explain unfamiliar folders, and offers safe one-click cleanup for apps like WeChat and Conda.

What language is pinkbin written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Rust.

Is pinkbin actively maintained?

Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-06-21).

What license does pinkbin use?

No license information was provided in the explanation, so the exact permissions are unknown.

How hard is pinkbin to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is pinkbin for?

Mainly developer.

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