A read-only Linux Mint cleanup audit plus a detailed manual cleanup checklist.
linux-mint-cleanup-audit.sh— read-only audit script; does not delete or uninstall anything.linux-mint-cleanup-checklist.md— detailed cleanup checklist, safety notes, commands, and common false positives.
chmod +x linux-mint-cleanup-audit.sh
./linux-mint-cleanup-audit.shFor a deeper read-only system scan:
./linux-mint-cleanup-audit.sh --deepThe script saves a timestamped report in your home directory.
Review findings before deleting anything. Name matches alone are not proof that a file or package is leftover.