# I made Codex check my storage. Here is the version for your computer.

Source: https://aaronmakelky.com/tools/storage-check-builder
Last updated: 2026-09-05

A browser tool that builds a recurring storage-check prompt for macOS, Windows, or Linux. The prompt works with Codex or ChatGPT desktop and never authorizes automatic cleanup.

Free browser tool

Pick your operating system, drive size, the space you want to keep free, and when to check. Then copy the prompt into Codex or ChatGPT desktop.

Build yours

## Tell it what to watch.

This page only makes the prompt for you.

01 What are you running?

macOS MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini Windows Windows 10 or 11 PC Linux Desktop or workstation

02 How big is the drive, and when should it warn you?

Total drive size GB TB

Space to keep free GB TB

Available to use Leave open

100 GB leaves about 10% of the drive open.

03 When should it run?

Repeat Every week Every two weeks Every month Every three months Week First Second Third Fourth Last Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Time

Every month on the first Saturday at 9:00 AM in the computer's local timezone.

Ready to paste

## Paste this into Codex

```
Set up a recurring local automation called "Storage health check."

Schedule
Every month on the first Saturday at 9:00 AM in the computer's local timezone.

Use these settings
- Operating system: macOS
- Expected drive size: 1 TB
- Keep at least 100 GB free, about 10% of the drive

On the first run, check the actual drive size and free space. If the drive is not 1 TB, say so and use the actual size on later checks.

Each time it runs
Check free space without opening file contents. Find the current user's home folder and the system drive instead of assuming a username, computer name, or drive letter.

Find the startup disk and its data volume. Do not assume a disk name or identifier.

Warn the user when free space drops below 100 GB. Mark it urgent below 50 GB.

Measure these folder sizes without opening their files. Skip any path that is not on this computer:
- ~/Library/Caches
- ~/Downloads
- ~/Documents
- ~/.codex
- ~/.cache
- ~/.npm
- ~/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs (iCloud Drive), if present

Also check:
- List local Time Machine snapshots when they are accessible without changing them.

Compare the numbers with the previous check. The first run becomes the baseline.

If the drive has enough free space and no folder grew a lot, give the user a short healthy report. If space is low or something grew a lot, show the three biggest folders worth checking. Include each folder's current size, how much it grew since the previous check, and ask which one the user wants to review.

Do not delete or move files. Do not clear caches, offload media, change applications, or ask for admin access. Treat project folders, synced files, and app data as important. Do not recommend cleaning them unless the user asks to review that folder. Ask before making any change.
```

Copy prompt

Paste it into Codex or ChatGPT desktop on the computer you want checked.

Still your call

## Cleanup still needs your approval.

If space gets tight, the check shows the three folders worth reviewing first. Nothing gets deleted until you say so.