Time Machine Inspector

Time Machine Inspector is a macOS utility that analyzes Time Machine backup volumes to identify files and directories that consume the most space. By scanning the backup archive, it presents a visual summary of storage usage, helping users locate large or redundant items that may be inflating backup size. The tool is aimed at Mac owners who rely on Time Machine for automated backups and want to manage their backup footprint without manually browsing the backup bundle.

The application is built with a Tauri front‑end and a Rust back‑end, requiring Node.js and Rust for development. It runs as a native desktop app, providing a graphical interface that displays the size distribution of backed‑up items, allowing users to pinpoint the biggest contributors. The source code is open‑source and released under a free‑tier license, and the project is considered stable.

Installation is straightforward: download the pre‑built Mac package from the GitHub releases page, or build from source using the provided npm scripts. Development follows standard Node/Tauri workflows, with commands for running, building, linting, and formatting the code.