BananaBin: A Fun Way to Keep Your Mac Trash Empty!
Let’s be honest—how often do we forget to empty our trash bins? Life gets busy, and before you know it, your Mac’s trash is overflowing! That’s where BananaBin comes in, and trust us, it’s not just any ordinary trash manager. This delightful little app adds a splash of fun to the mundane task of clearing your bin.
Imagine this: you’re working away on your Mac, and suddenly, animated flies start buzzing around your trash icon. Yep, you read that right! BananaBin brings some playful energy to your desktop by reminding you to clear out that clutter with a quirky twist.
At a glance
- Playful alerts with animated flies buzzing when your trash bin is full.
- Customizable thresholds to decide when the flies make their appearance.
- Easy-to-use controls and a clean, lightweight design that blends with macOS.
- One-click emptying option for fast trash clearing.
- A fun and effective way to keep your Mac clutter-free.
Getting started with BananaBin
To get started with BananaBin, you’ll need to grant it accessibility and full disk access permissions. These permissions allow the app to locate the Trash icon in your dock and measure the space occupied by your trash.
Steps are below:
- Head over to the BananaBin website and download the app.
- Open the package and drag BananaBin into your Applications folder.
- Launch it from there and grant the necessary permissions.
- Set your preferred trash threshold, and let the fun begin!
Customizable options
BananaBin lets you set thresholds for when your bin is considered “full”:
- Janitor Mode (10 MB): Perfect for those who like to keep things tidy.
- The Recycler (1 GB): Ideal for everyday use.
- Garbage Hoarder (10 GB): Best for users who hold onto files longer.
Choose your threshold by clicking on the banana icon in the menu bar, and let BananaBin handle the rest!
Compatibility
Currently in beta, BananaBin is available as a free download from its official website, and thedeveloper plans a paid release after finalizing the app. It supports macOS Sonoma, with Sequoia compatibility on the way. And currently, it monitors only your main Trash folder, so iCloud or external drive trash bins aren’t included yet.
What users are saying
BananaBin has made managing my trash so much fun! I love how it reminds me to keep my Mac tidy without being annoying. – Max perillat
Hope Apple adopts such animations. – Bharat Buzz
Cool idea, Bananabin team! You’ve put the trash cleaning Bug in our ear. – Michael
Try it for free!
Ready to keep your Mac tidy with a smile? Download BananaBin for free watch those pesky flies remind you to take out the trash!
For more details or to download BananaBin, visit BananaBin.app.