Show HN: A lightweight CLI tool to track and purge temporary packages in Linux
A new lightweight CLI tool called labeled-cli helps Linux users track and purge temporary packages that are no longer needed, streamlining system cleanup. It provides a simple command-line interface to manage orphaned or test packages that accumulate during development and experimentation.
Background
- Linux package managers (like apt, dnf, pacman) download .deb/.rpm files when installing software, but these cached packages are rarely cleaned automatically, wasting disk space over time.
- Existing cleanup tools either require manual commands (e.g., `apt autoremove`) or are heavy all-in-one system cleaners (like BleachBit, Stacer) that many users find bloated or risky.
- This CLI tool appears to sit in between: it automatically tracks temporary package files and lets users purge them with a single command, targeting users who want a lightweight, transparent alternative to full GUI cleaners.
- The project is hosted on GitHub under the hermetic-code organization, indicating it's an open-source offering aimed at developers and power users comfortable with the command line.