Cleanup Scripts

The Cleanup Scripts in Linux Tools are designed to safely remove unnecessary files, packages, and caches from your Linux system without breaking anything important.

🎯 Purpose

• Free up disk space by removing unneeded system files and packages.
• Keep the system optimized without risking essential components.
• Provide optional deep-clean modes for advanced users.

🖥️ Script Details

File: universal_cleanup.sh

• Works on Fedora/RHEL, Ubuntu/Debian, Arch, and openSUSE.
• Detects your package manager and removes:
  • Orphaned/unneeded packages
  • Old package caches
  • Unused Flatpak runtimes and apps
  • Disabled Snap revisions
  • Old logs and journal files
  • User thumbnails and trash
  • Development caches (pip, npm, yarn, cargo)
• Optional cleaning:
  • Steam shader and GPU caches
  • Unused Docker images, containers, and volumes
• Skips already clean areas for faster runs.
• Logs every action for review.

🔗 Location

https://github.com/XsMagical/Linux-Tools/tree/main/scripts/cleanup

📋 Notes

• Designed to be safe by default — no destructive actions unless specifically enabled with flags.
• Can be re-run periodically to maintain a clean system.