DiskKitty requires permission to read volume stats once. It does not read your actual file contents, only the usage metrics.
The menu bar icon reacts to storage levels in real-time. Happy cat = plenty of space. Concerned cat = running low. Panicked cat = critical levels.
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel. Requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer.
Absolutely not. 100% local. Zero tracking. No data transmission. Your metrics stay on your Mac.