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wsl-cleaner

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A desktop application that reclaims 10-100+ GB of wasted space from WSL2 distributions on Windows by removing caches, logs, and build artifacts, then compacts the virtual disk. Provides a graphical interface to selectively clean 60+ system-specific tasks across multiple Linux distributions, with detailed progress tracking and before/after space comparisons.

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by dbfx
·0··submitted April 16, 2026
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Clauded With Love Rating
7.7 / 10

WSL Cleaner is a desktop application that automates cleanup of WSL2 distributions, removing caches and build artifacts to reclaim 10-100+ GB of disk space. It provides a GUI for selectively running 60+ cleanup tasks across different Linux distributions with progress tracking and VHDX compaction.

Code Quality6.5
Usefulness9.2
Claude Usage7.0
Documentation8.1
Originality7.8
Highlights
  • Comprehensive task coverage with 60+ specific cleanup operations spanning system, user, and package manager caches
  • Excellent user experience with detailed progress tracking, before/after comparisons, and celebration effects for significant space savings
  • Strong safety focus with clear warnings, task descriptions, and granular control over what gets cleaned
To Improve
  • Add automated backup functionality or dry-run mode to preview changes before execution
  • Implement configuration profiles for different user types (developer, casual user, power user) to simplify task selection