Linux command
eclean 命令
安全
权限或系统影响较大，执行前请核对目标。
常用示例
Example
sudo eclean distfiles
Example
sudo eclean packages
Deep clean
sudo eclean -d -n distfiles
Deep clean
sudo eclean -d -n packages
说明
eclean cleans Gentoo repository source files and binary packages. It removes old or unused distfiles and packages to free disk space. The tool operates on two main targets: distfiles (source tarballs in /usr/portage/distfiles) and packages (binary packages in /usr/portage/packages). Over time, these directories accumulate old versions and files for uninstalled packages, consuming significant disk space. eclean provides both conservative and aggressive cleaning modes. Normal mode keeps files for installed packages and current portage tree entries, while deep mode only keeps files for currently installed packages. This is particularly useful on systems with limited storage or after system upgrades.
参数
- distfiles
- Clean the source-download directory (DISTDIR, default `/var/cache/distfiles`).
- packages
- Clean the binary-package directory (PKGDIR, default `/var/cache/binpkgs`).
- -d, --deep
- Only keep files needed for currently installed packages (aggressive clean).
- -n, --package-names
- Protect files by package name rather than exact version/slot.
- -p, --pretend
- Dry-run: list what would be removed without deleting anything.
- -C, --color _mode_
- Colorize output: _yes_, _no_, or _auto_.
- -t, --time-limit _time_
- Protect files newer than _time_ (e.g. `7d`, `1m`).
- -s, --size-limit _size_
- Protect files larger than _size_ (e.g. `50M`, `1G`).
- -e, --exclude-file _file_
- Read additional exclusion patterns from _file_.
- -i, --interactive
- Ask for confirmation before removing each file.
- -q, --quiet
- Suppress informational output.
- -h, --help
- Display help information.
FAQ
What is the eclean command used for?
eclean cleans Gentoo repository source files and binary packages. It removes old or unused distfiles and packages to free disk space. The tool operates on two main targets: distfiles (source tarballs in /usr/portage/distfiles) and packages (binary packages in /usr/portage/packages). Over time, these directories accumulate old versions and files for uninstalled packages, consuming significant disk space. eclean provides both conservative and aggressive cleaning modes. Normal mode keeps files for installed packages and current portage tree entries, while deep mode only keeps files for currently installed packages. This is particularly useful on systems with limited storage or after system upgrades.
How do I run a basic eclean example?
Run `sudo eclean distfiles` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does distfiles do in eclean?
Clean the source-download directory (DISTDIR, default `/var/cache/distfiles`).