Windows Cleanup — Safe C Drive Space Release & Deep App Uninstall
A general-purpose module for industrial-grade, zero-residual Windows system slimming and trace-wiping uninstallation.
Overview
Designed specifically for Windows systems, this module provides two core operational modes:
| Mode | Trigger | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| C Drive Cleanup | "Clean C drive / free up space / disk full" | Safely release disk space following 9 cache/temp file categories |
| Deep App Uninstall | "Completely uninstall / remove all traces of an application" | Zero residue across 8 dimensions |
Bound strictly by the core principle "Better to leave ten cluttered directories than mistakenly delete a single user file," it utilizes ironclad safety constraints and dynamic scanning mechanisms.
Key Features
1. ⚖️ Reverse-Onus Principle (Protected by Default)
The agent carries no rigid pre-defined cleanup path list. All directories are protected by default. The agent must prove — through file-content sampling — that a directory is safe to delete. If in doubt, it is skipped. No exceptions.
2. 🥷 Hardcore Zero-Residual Mechanism
Throughout the entire scanning and cleanup process, the creation of any temporary files on disk is strictly prohibited:
- ❌ No
.ps1scripts - ❌ No
.bat/.cmdbatch files - ❌ No
.txt/.logtemporary logs - ❌ No
.csv/.jsondata exports
All complex operations are executed via in-memory inline command chains, with post-cleanup residual verification.
3. 🔍 Smart Disk Scanning & 9-Category Deep Classification
The agent adopts a pure information-gathering strategy — expanding and sorting subdirectories layer-by-layer by size. It accurately identifies and matches 9 specific cache types:
| # | Category | Safety |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temporary Files | High |
| 2 | Package Manager Download Cache | High |
| 3 | Application Updater Residuals | Medium-High |
| 4 | Crash Dump Files | High |
| 5 | Runtime & Environment Cache | Medium-High |
| 5.1 | Browser AI/ML Model Cache | Medium-High |
| 6 | GPU Shader/Render Cache | High |
| 7 | Browser Cache | Medium |
| 8 | General Application Cache | Low-Medium |
| 9 | IDE & Development Tool Cache | Medium |
4. 🛡️ Robust Vendor & User Data Protection
Structural path-based protection rules enforce an absolute prohibition on touching:
- Microsoft AppData (Local & Roaming)
- Google Chrome user profiles
- Communication/social apps (chat histories, contacts)
- Virtual machines & emulators
- Cloud sync clients
- IDE user configurations, settings, and extensions
- Browser login data, bookmarks, cookies, history
5. 🛑 Triple-Confirmation Workflow
All deletions must pass through three strict gates:
- Scan & Structured Candidate List Generation — discover, classify, and present findings
- AI Self-Audit — cross-check against 10 core indicators (protection rules, active processes, content verification, size anomalies, recoverability, etc.)
- Final User Confirmation — nothing is deleted without explicit consent
6. 🧹 8-Dimensional Deep Uninstallation & Final Verification
In uninstall mode, the agent wipes application traces across 8 distinct dimensions:
| Dimension | Scope |
|---|---|
| File System | Installation dirs, AppData, hidden configs, Documents, shortcuts |
| Registry | HKCU/HKLM Uninstall keys, ProfileList entries |
| AppX Packages | Current-user, all-users, provisioned packages |
| Prefetch | Windows prefetch files |
| Firewall Rules | Inbound & outbound rules |
| Windows Services | Registered services |
| Scheduled Tasks | Background tasks |
| Sandbox Accounts | Isolated user accounts & profiles |
Completion is verified by an automated terminal validation script, with a formal deliverable report.
Installation
Copy SKILL.md to your AI agent's skills or prompts directory:
# Example: manual installation
cp SKILL.md ~/.agents/skills/windows-cleanup/Usage
Load the skill into your AI agent session and describe your need:
- "Clean up my C drive"
- "Completely uninstall VS Code"
- "Free up disk space on my computer"
The agent will scan, classify, present candidates, self-audit, and wait for your confirmation before executing any deletions.
Safety Philosophy
"Better to leave ten cluttered directories than mistakenly delete a single user file."
- Everything is protected until proven safe
- Directory names alone are never sufficient — content must be sampled
- Any uncertainty defaults to "do not delete"
- No script files ever touch your disk
- No registry modifications outside of explicit uninstall scope
License
MIT © yarran-eng