TrackShred is a Linux-only CLI tool to securely shred files, clean metadata, and remove privacy-leaking system traces. Designed for privacy-conscious users, security researchers, and Linux professionals, it helps you wipe data the right way — safely, efficiently, and completely.
- 🧹 Secure File Shredding – Multi-pass deletion to prevent recovery
- 🔎 Metadata Stripping – EXIF/doc properties wiped clean
- 🧼 System Hygiene – Cleans recent files, thumbnails, trash
- ⚙️ Dry-Run Mode – Preview before you commit
- 🎯 Profile System – Choose "basic", "paranoid", or your own settings
- 📦 User & System Installation – Run from anywhere via
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# Make executable
chmod +x Source_Code.py
# System-wide install (requires sudo)
sudo ./Source_Code.py --install
# OR: User-only install (no sudo needed)
./Source_Code.py --install-user