xdg-ninja ☆

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Description:
Check your $HOME for unwanted files and directories

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: xdg cli dotfiles cleanup shell productivity

Install: brew install xdg-ninja

About:
XdgNinja is a command-line tool that scans your home directory for dotfiles and directories that violate the XDG Base Directory Specification. It helps you identify misplaced configuration files, clutter, and legacy directories, providing actionable suggestions to organize your $HOME according to modern standards. This utility promotes a cleaner, more maintainable system environment.

Key Features:

Scans $HOME for non-compliant files and directories
Provides actionable suggestions for relocation
Lightweight and fast shell script
Customizable via JSON rulesets

Use Cases:

Cleaning up a cluttered home directory
Auditing dotfiles for XDG compliance
Migrating legacy configurations to standard paths

Alternatives:

xdg-ninja – This is the tool itself; no direct alternatives exist for this specific niche.

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