Clear privacy.sexy script history
- Linux onlyThis script improves your privacy on Linux
- Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
- Impact: High
System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: High
This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script.
- Bash (Shell script)These changes use Linux system commands to update your settings.
- Sudo/root requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
- Fully reversible
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
Overview
This script removes script files generated by the privacy.sexy desktop application.
The desktop version executes scripts directly on your device 1, saving a script file for execution 1, troubleshooting 1, and security 2.
By running this script, you remove the executed script files, enhancing your privacy by ensuring that there is no residual data that could reveal your usage patterns or preferences.
- This action is irreversible. Deleted script files cannot be retrieved.
- These files might be necessary for troubleshooting if you experience issues after using privacy.sexy scripts.
This script should only be used by advanced users.
This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a system backup before doing any changes.
Sources
- Desktop vs. Web Features. privacy.sexy. github.com. (2025).
Original: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/blob/master/docs/desktop/desktop-vs-web-features.md - SECURITY.md . privacy.sexy. github.com. (2025).
Original: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/blob/master/SECURITY.md
Apply Now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
Help
How to apply or restore "Clear privacy.sexy script history" using script
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on thebutton above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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Guided, automated application with safety checks- Recommended for most users
- Includes safety checks
- Free
- Open-source
- Popular
- Offline/Online usage
Help
How to apply or restore "Clear privacy.sexy script history" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the script name: Clear privacy.sexy script history
- Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
- Apply
- Revert
# Clear directory contents: "$HOME/.config/privacy.sexy/runs"
glob_pattern="$HOME/.config/privacy.sexy/runs/*"
rm -rfv $glob_pattern
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Help
How to apply or restore "Clear privacy.sexy script history" using commands
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Terminal
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 3 instructions
- 1
Open terminal
Open your terminal application. - 2
Copy code
Copy the code: - 3
Paste & run
Paste the commands into terminal application and press Enter to run.Some changes require a system restart to take effect
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