IronClean🛡️ is a powerful Linux system cleaning tool designed to remove unwanted files, clear memory cache, and clean old packages, all while ensuring the security and smooth performance of your system. It provides an easy-to-use command-line interface (CLI) with interactive options, email notifications, and global installation support.
- Memory Cache Cleaning: Frees up RAM by clearing the memory cache without needing to reboot.
- Junk Files Cleanup: Removes unnecessary files that clutter the system, such as temporary files, logs, and cache.
- Old Software Packages Cleanup: Uninstalls old software packages to free up disk space.
- Disk Usage Analysis: Displays disk space usage before and after the cleanup.
- Interactive CLI: Choose cleaning operations interactively with a simple terminal interface.
- Email Notifications: Get notified via email after the cleanup is completed.
- Global Installation: Install the program globally on your system with a single command.
- Install Dependencies
- Download and Install IronClean4
- Run IronClean4 2.How to Use
- Interactive Mode
- Basic Usage 3.Features in Detail
- Memory Cache Cleaning
- Junk File Cleanup
- Temporary File Cleanup
- Old Software Package Cleanup
- Disk Usage Analysis
- Email Notifications 4.Setup
- Setting Up Email Notifications
- Global Installation with setup.sh 5.Troubleshooting
6.License
Install Dependencies
IronClean🛡️ requires certain system utilities and tools to function. Make sure the following dependencies are installed:
sudo: To run commands with root privileges.mail(for email notifications): Ensure your system has themailcommand (e.g.,mailutilsormsmtp).bash: The script is written in bash and requires a bash shell to execute.
For Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install sudo mailutilsFor Red Hat/CentOS-based systems, run:
sudo yum install sudo mailxYou can download and install IronClean🛡️ using the provided setup.sh script. This will install the program globally and make it executable from anywhere on your system.
1.Clone the repository or download the ironcl.sh and setup.sh files.
2.Make the setup.sh script executable:
chmod +x setup.sh3.Run the setup script:
./setup.shThe setup.sh script will:
- Install IronClean🛡️ globally in
/usr/local/bin/. - Set up email notifications (you will be prompted to enter your email address if not already configured).
- Provide an easy-to-use CLI interface for installation and configuration.
After installation, you can run the program globally from anywhere by typing:
ironcl.shIronClean🛡️ offers two main modes: Interactive Mode and Basic Usage.
IronClean🛡️ allows you to interactively choose which system cleanup operations to perform.
1.Run the program in interactive mode:
ironcl.sh --interactive2.You will be presented with a simple menu. Use the number keys to choose the task:
- 1: Install IronClean🛡️ globally
- 2: Overwrite existing installation
- 3: Set up email notifications
- 4: Exit
3.Select the desired action by entering the corresponding number.
In addition to interactive mode, you can execute all cleanup tasks in one go using the default mode.
ironcl.shThis will:
- Display disk usage analysis.
- Clear memory cache.
- Clean junk files, temporary files, and old software packages.
- Display the disk usage analysis again after cleanup.
IronClean🛡️ clears the memory cache, freeing up RAM without requiring a system reboot. This operation can help improve system performance by removing cached data from unused applications.
How it works:
- The script writes to
/proc/sys/vm/drop_cachesto clear the cache.
Junk files include system logs, temporary files, and other unnecessary files that accumulate over time. IronClean🛡️ will clean them to recover disk space and reduce system clutter.
Types of files cleaned:
- Cache files
- Log files
- Temporary files from applications
IronClean🛡️ also cleans temporary files from system directories like /tmp and /var/tmp.
Old software packages and dependencies that are no longer needed can take up valuable disk space. IronClean🛡️ removes these unnecessary packages to keep your system lean and efficient.
Before and after performing cleanup operations, IronClean🛡️ displays a disk usage analysis. This lets you see exactly how much space was recovered and where it was freed up.
IronClean🛡️ can send you email notifications after the cleanup process is complete. You will be prompted to enter your email address during the initial configuration (if not already configured).
During the first run or setup, you will be prompted to enter your email address for receiving notifications about system cleanups.
1.Run the setup.sh script, and it will ask for your email address.
2.The email address will be saved in $HOME/.ironclean.conf.
3.Ensure the mail utility is installed for email notifications.
Note: IronClean🛡️ uses the system's default mail program (mail or mailx). If you don't have one installed, you may need to install mailutils or another similar tool depending on your distribution.
To install IronClean🛡️ globally, simply run the setup.sh script. This will:
- Copy the
ironcl.shscript to/usr/local/bin/, making it executable globally. - Set up the necessary configuration files.
- Provide a basic CLI interface for setting options.
To run the setup script:
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh-
Permission Denied (when clearing memory cache): Ensure you have
sudoprivileges and are running the script with the appropriate permissions. Memory cache cleaning requires root privileges. -
Email Not Sending: Make sure the
mailcommand is installed and configured correctly on your system. Check the configuration in$HOME/.ironclean.confto ensure your email address is correct. -
Not Enough Space Recovered: If IronClean doesn't seem to recover enough space, try running the tool again after a longer period of usage. Old packages and junk files may accumulate over time.
IronClean🛡️ is open-source software released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.