bleachbit

TLDR

Launch GUI

$ bleachbit --gui

Shred a file

$ bleachbit -s path/to/file

List cleaners

$ bleachbit -l

Preview cleanup

$ bleachbit -p --preset cleaner.option

Perform cleanup

$ bleachbit -c --preset cleaner.option

SYNOPSIS

bleachbit [OPTIONS] [cleaner.option...]

DESCRIPTION

bleachbit frees disk space and maintains privacy by cleaning cache, cookies, temporary files, logs, and other junk. It can also securely shred files to prevent recovery.

PARAMETERS

--gui

Start graphical user interface

-s, --shred file

Securely delete file

-l, --list-cleaners

List available cleaner options

-p, --preview

Preview files that would be deleted

-c, --clean

Perform cleanup operation

--preset

Use specified cleaner presets

CAVEATS

Preview before cleaning to avoid deleting important data. Shredding files is slow but more secure than regular deletion. Some cleaners may affect application settings.

HISTORY

bleachbit is an open-source disk cleanup tool, similar to CCleaner on Windows.