What kind of caches does it identify?

It specifically targets common development caches including __pycache__, .pytest_cache, .mypy_cache, and npm/firebase debug logs.

How does this skill detect sensitive files?

It uses predefined patterns and grep-based scanning to identify common secret files like .env, .pem, and credentials.json that should never be committed.

Does it help with .gitignore management?

Yes, it identifies files that should be excluded from version control and provides commands to automatically append them to your .gitignore file.

Can it automatically delete files for me?

The skill generates specific, reviewable bash commands that allow you to purge logs, caches, and unnecessary directories with a single execution.

Project File Cleanup Guide

Name: Project File Cleanup Guide
Author: chkim-su

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Security & Testing

Detects and removes unnecessary or sensitive files to maintain clean, secure, and optimized project directories.

The Cleanup Guide skill helps developers maintain repository hygiene by automatically scanning for sensitive credentials, temporary log files, and bulky cache directories. It categorizes detected files by risk level—ranging from high-risk sensitive data like .env files to low-risk bloat like .DS_Store—and provides automated bash commands to safely purge these files while updating .gitignore configurations. It is an essential utility for preparing repositories for public distribution or optimizing local development environments.

Key Features

01Generates automated bash scripts for purging logs and temporary caches

02Identifies bulky directories like node_modules to optimize disk space

03Detects high-risk credentials and secrets for immediate security rotation

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05Integrates with validation scripts for automated project hygiene checks

06Categorizes files into Sensitive, Delete, and Gitignore risk levels

Use Cases

01Scanning a repository before a public commit to ensure no secrets are leaked

02Freeing up disk space by purging legacy logs and temporary build caches

03Standardizing .gitignore files across multiple project directories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add chkim-su/forge-editor cleanup-guide

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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