“There is no fate but what we make… and what we shred.”
A futuristic, GUI-based file and folder shredder for Linux — HDD & SSD aware, recursive, TRIM-enabled, and themed after a certain self-aware machine network.
Secure delete has never looked this cool.
- Drag & Drop files and folders into the GUI
- Recursive deletion of entire directories
- HDD Mode: Secure multi-pass overwrite via
shred(1–35 passes or Gutmann) - SSD Mode: Smart delete with post-wipe TRIM (
fstrim) - Live console log + progress bar in a dark Skynet-inspired UI
- Supports Linux-based systems, especially Debian 13 and Ubuntu
- No cloud, no tracking, no mercy.
| Drive Type | Method Used |
|---|---|
| HDD | shred -n X -z -u (multi-pass overwrite + delete) |
| SSD | File delete + secure TRIM via fstrim -v <mount> |
| Unknown | Uses user-selected mode (shred or TRIM) |
⚠️ On SSDs, due to wear-leveling, secure overwriting of individual files is not guaranteed.
That’s why Skynet Shredder uses TRIM to unmap deleted blocks. Want 100% wipe? Use full-disk secure erase.
🖥️ Run locally (no install)
python3 skynet_shredder.py
./install.sh
Got ideas? Want to add your own “Judgment Day Mode” with secure full-drive wipe? Feel free to open an issue or submit a PR. Just don't anger the machines.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to fork, improve, and create your own self-aware systems — responsibly, of course.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y python3 python3-pyqt5 coreutils util-linux