Clear Flatpak data
Overview
This category contains privacy scripts for Linux.
These changes use Linux system commands to update your settings.
Flatpak, formerly known as xdg-app, is a utility for software deployment and package management for Linux 1. It is supported out-of-the-box by many Linux distributions including CentOS, Clear Linux, elementary OS, Endless OS, Fedoora Workstation, Fedora Silverblue, Linux Mint, Pop! OS, PureOS, SteamOS, Ubuntu MATE and Zorin OS 1.
Be careful running these scripts. This category includes scripts with high impact:
- 🔴 Some not recommended scripts. They should only be used by advanced users. They may break important functionality.
- 🟢 Some safely recommended scripts. Safe-to use for any user.
Implementation Details
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Language: bash
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Scripts Count: 2 scripts
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Required Privileges: Root/sudo access
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Compatibility: Linux only
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Reversibility: Some changes may be permanent
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These scripts are written using Bash (Shell script) scripting language.
Choose one of two ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. Additionally, you can apply only the recommended scripts, instead of applying all of the scripts.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the category name:
Clear Flatpak data
. - Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
You can choose to apply only scripts with less impact or also those with higher impact:
Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.
Some actions conducted are irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Either run only reversible scripts or exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.
Recommended: Create a system backup before doing any changes.
Standard
This script includes only Standard recommendation level.
Standard scripts in this category is recommended for all users. They help to improve privacy without affecting stability.
Download only standard scripts by clicking on the button:
Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:
All
This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.
This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.
Download all scripts:
Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:
Explore further
This category includes total of 2 scripts but no subcategories.
Explore its 2 scripts:
Remove orphaned Flatpak runtimes
This script removes runtimes and extensions that are not used by installed applications by running "flatpak uninstall --unused". Flatpak doesn't automatically remove a runtime after the last application that depends on it is uninstalled. This may cause issues with disk space or leave hints about what software has been installed before. This happens because when a Flatpak package is uninstalled, its runtime dependencies are not automatically uninstalled, as "flatpak uninstall" can uninstall eithe...
Clear Flatpak cache
This script clears the Flatpak cache. Flatpak creates temporary files as "/var/tmp/flatpak-cache-*". These files can fill up a large portion of the disk, and reveal usage patterns. Flatpak stores cache files in "~/.cache/flatpak/system-cache/" which replaces the directory used in older versions ("~/.local/share/flatpak/system-cache/").
Explore Categories
- Clear package manager data
- Privacy cleanup
This action belongs to Clear package manager data category. Package managers store caches, statistics, and logs that may reveal data on how you use the package managers and software downloaded from them, such as your choice of software. Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Privacy cleanup category. These scripts allow you to increase privacy by deleting collected data about you and your behavior. Read more on category page ▶
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