Kudu
Free, open-source system cleaner and security scanner for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Overview
Kudu reclaims disk space, removes malware, and protects your privacy — without ads, bundled software, or upsells. Everything runs locally, and every line of code is open for you to audit.
It covers system, browser, app, and game cache cleaning; registry and startup management; a disk analyzer; a malware scanner; privacy controls; a software updater; performance monitoring; scheduled scans; and a scriptable CLI. See the website for the full feature list and the cleaner directory for every supported app.
Available in 30 languages.
Install
Download the latest release for your platform from GitHub Releases.
| Platform | Formats |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Windows | .exe installer, portable ZIP or EXE |
| macOS | .dmg (Intel and Apple Silicon) |
| Linux | .AppImage or .deb (x64, arm64) |
The installer is recommended for automatic updates and scheduled scans on startup. Portable builds keep settings in AppData and are updated manually.
Contributing
Issues, pull requests, and feature suggestions are welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md for setup and conventions.
Cleaning rules are plain JSON — no code required to add support for a new app. Start with the Cleaner Rules Guide.
Support
Kudu's desktop tools are free for everyone. If it saves you time, consider sponsoring development or starring the repo.
Disclaimer
Kudu removes files from your system by design. Review items before removal; the software is provided "as is" without warranty, and we accept no liability for data loss or system instability.