# CleanAI

> CleanAI is an AI-powered dead code detection and cleanup tool for VS Code and Cursor. It scans codebases using language-specific analysis tools (ts-prune, ESLint, Periphery for Swift, Vulture for Python) and presents actionable findings — unused imports, dead functions, orphaned files — with one-click removal and safe automated cleanup.

## Overview

- **Website:** https://cleanai.pro
- **Install:** https://cleanai.pro/install
- **Supported IDEs:** VS Code, Cursor
- **Supported Languages:** TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, Python
- **Pricing:** Free tier (limited scans/month), Pro and Team paid plans

## What CleanAI Detects

- Unused functions and methods
- Unused imports and exports
- Orphaned files (not imported anywhere)
- Unreachable code branches
- Dead feature flags
- Unused variables and parameters

## How It Works

1. Open your project in VS Code or Cursor
2. Run the "CleanAI: Analyze Codebase" command
3. Review findings grouped by file in a visual panel
4. Remove findings one-by-one or use Auto Clean (Safe) for incremental removal with build verification

## Analysis Tools Used

- **TypeScript/JavaScript:** ts-prune (unused exports) + ESLint (unused imports/variables)
- **Swift:** Periphery (unused declarations across Xcode projects)
- **Python:** Vulture (unused code via AST analysis)

## Key Features

- **Auto Clean (Safe):** Comments out dead code one finding at a time, runs your build, and only confirms removal if the build passes
- **Build Verification:** Double-checks every removal by commenting, building, and reverting if the build fails
- **Explorer Decorations:** Purple "U" badge on unused files in the file explorer
- **Editor Highlighting:** Inline highlighting of unused code lines
- **Multi-language:** Single scan covers TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, and Python

## Blog Articles

- [The Best Dead Code Detection Tools in 2026](https://cleanai.pro/blog/best-dead-code-detection-tools-2026): An updated guide to the top dead code detection tools in 2026, including AI-powered options. Covers CleanAI, ts-prune, ESLint, Periphery, Vulture, and Knip.
- [How to Find and Remove Dead Code in Cursor IDE](https://cleanai.pro/blog/find-dead-code-cursor-ide): Cursor is the AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Learn how to use CleanAI inside Cursor to detect unused imports, dead functions, and orphaned files across your codebase.
- [Why AI IDEs Like Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot Create More Dead Code](https://cleanai.pro/blog/dead-code-ai-ide-cursor-windsurf-copilot): AI-assisted coding tools accelerate development but leave behind unused imports, abandoned functions, and orphaned files. Learn why this happens and how to keep your AI-generated codebase clean.
- [CleanAI vs GitHub Copilot for Code Cleanup: What Each Tool Does](https://cleanai.pro/blog/cleanai-vs-copilot-code-cleanup): GitHub Copilot helps you write code. CleanAI helps you clean it up. Learn how these tools complement each other for maintaining a healthy codebase.
- [The Complete Guide to AI-Powered Code Cleanup in 2026](https://cleanai.pro/blog/ai-powered-code-cleanup-guide): How to use AI tools to find and remove dead code, reduce bundle size, and maintain a clean codebase. Covers automated scanning, safe removal, and CI integration.
- [How to Find Dead Code in Swift with Periphery](https://cleanai.pro/blog/find-dead-code-swift-periphery): Periphery is the best tool for detecting unused Swift code. Learn how to set it up, interpret results, and integrate it with CleanAI for one-click removal in VS Code.
- [How to Find Dead Code in Python with Vulture](https://cleanai.pro/blog/find-dead-code-python-vulture): Vulture detects unused Python code using AST analysis. Learn how to install it, tune confidence thresholds, handle false positives, and integrate with CleanAI.
- [What Is Dead Code? A Developer's Guide to Finding and Removing It](https://cleanai.pro/blog/what-is-dead-code): Dead code is unreachable or unused source code that adds complexity, increases bundle size, and slows down your team. Learn what causes it and how to remove it safely.
- [How to Find and Remove Unused Imports in JavaScript and TypeScript](https://cleanai.pro/blog/how-to-find-unused-imports-javascript): Unused imports bloat your bundle and clutter your code. Learn how to detect and remove them using ESLint, ts-prune, and automated tools.
- [How Dead Code Removal Reduces Technical Debt](https://cleanai.pro/blog/reduce-technical-debt-dead-code-removal): Dead code is one of the largest and most overlooked sources of technical debt. Learn how systematic removal improves velocity, reduces bugs, and makes onboarding faster.
- [CleanAI vs ts-prune: Which Dead Code Tool Should You Use?](https://cleanai.pro/blog/cleanai-vs-ts-prune): ts-prune finds unused TypeScript exports. CleanAI combines ts-prune with ESLint, Periphery, and Vulture for multi-language dead code detection with one-click removal. Here is how they compare.
- [The Best Dead Code Detection Tools in 2025](https://cleanai.pro/blog/best-dead-code-detection-tools-2025): A practical comparison of the top dead code detection tools for TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, and Python. Covers ts-prune, ESLint, Periphery, Vulture, and CleanAI.