bleachbit

Clean disk space and maintain privacy

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...]

bleachbit frees disk space and maintains privacy by cleaning cache, cookies, temporary files, logs, and other junk. It supports hundreds of applications through its cleaner system, which identifies and removes unnecessary files specific to each program.
The tool can also securely shred individual files to prevent recovery. It provides both a graphical interface and command-line mode for scripted or scheduled cleanups.

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.