Hyperspace

1.3.9 - October 11, 2025
Fixed some layout issues in the purchase screens.

1.3.8 - September 17, 2025
Fixed a bug that caused the “Reclaim files inside packages” setting to be unexpectedly disabled.

1.3.7 - September 13, 2025
Fixed a bug that could cause files in cloud storage to be skipped unexpectedly.
Improved the display of cloud storage path components.

1.3.6 - September 11, 2025
Fixed a layout bug in the About box.
Modernized the code that handles notifications.

1.3.5 - September 10, 2025
Updated for macOS 26 Tahoe.
Fixed some layout issues in the detail pane of the review window.
Improved the efficiency of cloud storage detection.
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1.3.4 - June 17, 2025
Improved the appearance in dark mode.
Fixed a bug that caused incorrect filtering behavior in the review window when the search query was edited in the middle of the string.
Fixed a bug that caused the review window to look weird when the search query found no matches.

1.3.3 - June 8, 2025
Added support for multiple selections in the review window.
Control-click or right-click a file group in the list to show a context menu with options to copy the file name or file path, and more.
Shift-click or Command-click to select multiple file groups in the list, then perform operations on all selected items using the context menu (see above) or the “x” or “.” keys.
Use the search field in top-right corner of the window to narrow the file groups displayed in the list, then select some or all of the rows and use the tips above to perform operations on the selected items.
Click a column header in the file group list to change the sort order. Click the same header a second time to change the sort direction.
File Is Busy - If a file is marked as “busy,” it will be skipped. You can manually clear the “busy” bit on a file by running this command from the Terminal:
SetFile -a z myfile.txt

1.3.2 - May 21, 2025
Reduced CPU usage during scans.
Q: How does cloud storage handle Hyperspace?

1.3.1 - May 17, 2025
Added a resizable splitter to the review window.
Improved the handling of executable files.
Added a link to tips on how to find more eligible files.
Minor layout improvements in the main window.
Reduced redundant display updates.
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Q: Does Hyperspace support Family Sharing?
Hyperspace’s “Lifetime Unlock” as well as the auto-renewing “Monthly Subscription” and “Annual Subscription” do support Family Sharing.
Q: Hyperspace did not find much space to reclaim on my Mac. How can I improve this?
The best way to find more space to reclaim is to allow Hyperspace to scan more files. Hyperspace has many settings that will expand the scope of scans. Here are some settings changes you should consider if you want to find more space to reclaim:
If a lot of your files are in cloud storage (e.g., iCloud Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.), consider changing the setting that will allow Hyperspace to access cloud storage during scans.
If you have a lot of data in “package” files such as Apple Photos libraries, iMovie libraries, and so on, consider changing the settings to allow Hyperspace to scan and reclaim files inside packages and allow access to Photos libraries.
If you want to leave no stone unturned in your search for disk space to reclaim, consider changing the setting that will allow Hyperspace to access “Library” folders.
If you’ve tried all of this advice and Hyperspace still doesn’t find much space to reclaim, then congratulations on your excellent data hygiene!
The divider between the top and bottom panes of the Review Window is resizable. Click and drag the divider to change the relative sizes of the panes.

1.3 - April 28, 2025
Added support for scanning Library folders.
Added a setting to enable notifications when tasks complete.
Improved handling for files that change in the middle of a scan.
Improved progress bar accuracy and display.
Improved content hash error handling.
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Interface settings:
Foreground notifications - Send notifications even when Hyperspace is the active, foreground application. This setting has no effect unless notifications are enabled.
Files in Library folders are numerous and are often protected by multiple layers of security, many of which Hyperspace cannot bypass. Expect to see some scan errors related to this.
Furthermore, files in Library folders are frequently modified by running applications. If you enable this setting, it’s even more important to heed the advice given elsewhere in this documentation and run Hyperspace when no other applications are running.
By default, Library folders in home directories and at the top level of volumes are also ignored. This can be changed using the “Allow Library access” setting.

1.2.1 - April 7, 2025
Improved the resilience of purchase verification in adverse network conditions.
Q: Why does Hyperspace need additional permissions to scan the Documents and Desktop folders within iCloud Drive?