Download BlitzSweep

Streamline your Ubuntu/Debian system maintenance with BlitzSweep - the intuitive GUI cleanup tool that removes unnecessary files, caches, and logs while keeping your system running smoothly.

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  • Open source and completely free

  • No root access required for basic cleanup

BlitzSweep GUI Interface showing help options

Installation Guide

Select your preferred installation approach to get BlitzSweep running on your system. BlitzSweep is optimized for Ubuntu 22.04, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04 24.10. Our installation process includes comprehensive dependency management, automatic configuration, and post-installation verification to ensure a smooth setup experience.

Install from DEB Package (Recommended)

Download the latest DEB package and install using dpkg. This method automatically handles dependencies.

1. Download the BlitzSweep package

Downloads the latest BlitzSweep DEB package directly from GitHub releases repository (v5.1.3)

wget https://github.com/neoslab/blitzsweep/releases/download/v5.1.3/blitzsweep_5.1.3_all.deb
2. Install the DEB package

Uses dpkg package manager with sudo privileges to install BlitzSweep system-wide on your Ubuntu system

sudo dpkg -i blitzsweep_5.1.3_all.deb
3. Fix missing dependencies

Automatically resolves any missing system dependencies that BlitzSweep requires for proper functionality

sudo apt-get install -f
4. Launch BlitzSweep

Starts the BlitzSweep application directly from terminal or search for it in your system application menu

blitzsweep

Install from Source

For developers or users who want the latest features. Requires Python 3.12+ and pip.

1. Clone the repository

Downloads the complete BlitzSweep source code repository from the official GitHub project page

git clone https://github.com/neoslab/blitzsweep.git
2. Navigate to directory

Changes your current working directory to the BlitzSweep source code folder you just downloaded

cd blitzsweep
3. Update package lists

Refreshes your system's APT package repository information to ensure access to latest packages

sudo apt update
4. Install system dependencies

Installs all required system packages including Python Qt6 GUI framework bindings and trash utilities

sudo apt install -y python3-pyqt6 python3-pyqt6.qt6-tools trash-cli
5. Upgrade Python package manager

Ensures pip (Python package installer) is updated to latest version for reliable dependency installation

python -m pip install --upgrade pip
6. Install Python dependencies

Installs all required Python packages and libraries from the project's requirements.txt configuration file

python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
7. Run BlitzSweep

Starts the BlitzSweep application directly from Python source code without system-wide installation

python main.py
8. Create desktop entry (Optional)

Adds BlitzSweep to your system application menu for easy launching without using terminal commands

sudo cp blitzsweep.desktop /usr/share/applications/

Smart cleanup algorithms identify unnecessary files while preserving system stability and user data integrity throughout the process

Multi-layer safety features including dry-run mode, itemized previews, and emergency stop functionality prevent accidental data loss

Automated system with root task handling via pkexec and live progress tracking for optimized cleanup efficiency and resource oversight

Track latest improvements and system compatibility updates in the Release Notes

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find immediate answers to frequently asked questions about BlitzSweep's installation process, daily operational usage guidelines, advanced feature implementation, and comprehensive system compatibility requirements for different Linux distributions and desktop environments.

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  • System requirements for BlitzSweep

    BlitzSweep requires Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian-based systems with Python 3.12+, PyQt6, and standard system utilities. Minimum 2GB RAM recommended for optimal performance during cleanup operations.

  • Safety and data protection features

    BlitzSweep includes multiple safety layers: dry-run preview mode, per-item selection, user confirmation prompts, and emergency stop functionality. All trash operations use system trash mechanisms with recovery options.

  • Root privileges and permissions

    • Standard user cleanup requires no root access - handles user cache, browser data, and temporary files without elevated privileges

    • System-level tasks (journal cleanup, kernel removal, package pruning) use pkexec for temporary privilege escalation with user confirmation

  • Supported distributions and compatibility

    Officially supports Ubuntu 22.04+, 23.04+, and Debian 11+. Community-tested on Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, elementary OS, and Zorin OS with full functionality across most Debian derivatives.

  • Troubleshooting and support resources

    • Check the GitHub Issues page for known problems and community solutions to common installation and runtime challenges

    • Enable verbose logging in preferences for detailed operation tracking and submit debug information when reporting technical issues