Cacheout FAQs

Question 1

What is Cacheout and who is it designed for?

Accepted Answer

Cacheout is a specialized macOS tool providing disk cache management and memory telemetry. It's specifically designed to help AI agents (e.g., OpenClaw, Claude Code) manage resources, preventing performance issues like swap thrashing and failed builds caused by locked-up developer caches.

Question 2

How does Cacheout help free up disk space?

Accepted Answer

Cacheout's intelligent `smart_clean` tool allows AI agents to free up disk space on demand. It prioritizes clearing the safest cache categories (like Xcode Derived Data, Homebrew cache) first, stopping once a target amount of space is recovered. It can free gigabytes in seconds.

Question 3

What kind of memory insights does Cacheout provide?

Accepted Answer

Cacheout offers comprehensive memory telemetry, including real-time data on RAM usage, swap activity, memory pressure, health of the macOS memory compressor, and detailed reports on top memory-consuming processes. It helps agents understand and react to memory conditions.

Question 4

Can Cacheout be integrated into different AI agent setups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cacheout supports flexible integration with three execution modes: Socket (daemon), App (CLI via Cacheout.app), and Standalone (headless Python). It auto-detects the best mode and can be configured with tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw to suit diverse deployment environments.

Question 5

Are there risks when cleaning caches with Cacheout?

Accepted Answer

Cacheout's `smart_clean` prioritizes 'Safe' categories (e.g., build artifacts) for cleanup to minimize risk. 'Review' and 'Caution' categories (like Docker disk) are only cleared if explicitly included, ensuring agents have control over potentially more disruptive cleanups. System health checks and watchdog alerts also provide proactive management.

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