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cleaning-wsl-docker

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Reclaims WSL2/Docker disk space

Software Engineering#cleanup#docker#wsl2#prune#vhdx#disk-space
AuthorDanik911
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Reclaims SSD disk space consumed by WSL2 and Docker, addressing issues like "disk full", "out of space", or VHDX growth. It bundles disk space diagnostics with prune, cache cleanup, VHDX compaction guidance, and a preventive setup to keep space under control.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Disk space diagnosis: identifies ext4.vhdx growth and Docker usage that contribute to bloating.
  • Cleanup & prune: runs Docker prune, cache cleanup, and unbounded logs removal inside WSL.
  • VHDX maintenance: guides VHDX compaction steps and Windows-side optimization.
  • Preventive setup: configures WSL to reclaim space automatically (sparse VHD, maintenance cadence).

Quick Start

Diagnose space usage and run cleanup as described in this Skill. For example:

  1. Diagnose VHDX and Docker usage in PowerShell, 2) Run prune and cache cleanup commands, 3) Follow compact-wsl steps to shrink VHDX, 4) Enable sparse VHD reclaim in .wslconfig and restart WSL.

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Required Modules

None required

Components

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Name: cleaning-wsl-docker
Download link: https://github.com/Danik911/thesis_project/archive/main.zip#cleaning-wsl-docker

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