About this skill

Problem context

Windows volumes often accumulate caches, temporary files, updater leftovers, and large AppData trees, but manual cleanup can easily remove user data such as bookmarks, chat histories, or keys. WorkBuddy Disk Cleanup addresses this by turning disk maintenance into a preview-first, confirmation-gated workflow focused on regenerable caches, WorkBuddy artifacts, application caches, and system junk.

How it works

A single full_cleanup.ps1 entry point drives the default scan → clean pipeline, producing a graded list before execution.
Coverage includes disk usage analysis, __pycache__, logs/traces, Windows temp files, update caches, Recycle Bin, dynamic AppData caches, uninstall residuals, and WeChat/WXWork duplicate files.
Important files can be moved to a configurable quarantine area, while regenerable green items may bypass quarantine to reduce I/O.
System-level actions such as Windows.old, WinSxS, and update-cache cleanup require administrator rights and explicit confirmation; Junctions/symbolic links are not deleted by default.

Boundaries

Best run on a real Windows host rather than inside a sandbox for batch deletion.
Emergency mode skips some confirmation steps and should only be used for regenerable caches, not user data.
User-data directories are skipped by default; forced cleanup requires explicit risk options and item-level confirmation.

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Use Cases

When C: drives have less than 10 GB free, quickly scan system caches, update caches, and AppData hogs to generate a previewable cleanup list.
When maintaining a Windows dev box, clean regenerable WorkBuddy directories such as __pycache__, logs, traces, and Node download caches.
After uninstalling multiple clients, scan known residual directories and suspicious large folders, then output FOUND/SUSPECT lists before deletion.
When WeChat and WXWork duplicates consume space, detect duplicate files and preview removal while keeping the WXWork copy by default.

Best For

Engineers maintaining Windows development machines who need to reclaim C: drive cache without deleting user data.
IT operators managing Windows devices who need to handle update caches, Recycle Bin, AppData caches, and uninstall residuals.
Heavy users of WeChat, Chrome, Docker, and AI tools who need to locate large files and clean regenerable caches.
Automation users working outside WorkBuddy sandboxes who need scan results converted into real-machine PowerShell cleanup commands.

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