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# Journal Log Auto-Cleanup for Ubuntu 24.04 Server
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Auto-cleanup systemd journal logs on Ubuntu 24.04 server.
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This is not a test script.
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This is designed for stable long-term use with predictable disk usage.
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## Why this installer exists
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System logs grow silently until they cause trouble. This prevents that automatically.
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## What this installer does
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✔ Weekly rotation + vacuum cleanup
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✔ Keeps only last 3 days of logs
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✔ Lightweight, hands-off operation
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✔ Fully automated via cron
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## What this installer does *NOT* do
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It won’t stop you from running the script without reading the documentation like there’s no tomorrow.
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Skip the README, and whatever happens next is your headache, not a bug report.
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---
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## 1. Download
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```
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git clone https://git.x-files.dk/server/journal-log-ubuntu.git
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```
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cd journal-log-ubuntu
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```
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---
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## 2. Install
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```
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sudo ./journal-log-ubuntu
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```
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This creates a cron-executed cleanup script at:
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```
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/usr/local/sbin/clear-journal-log
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```
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and registers a weekly schedule under:
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```
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/etc/cron.d/clear-journal-log
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```
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## 3. Schedule Details
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Cleanup runs automatically:
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| Action | When |
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| Journal rotation + vacuum | Every Sunday @ 02:00 |
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| Log retention window | 3 days |
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| Output log | `/var/log/clear-journal.log` |
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You don't need to add cron jobs — installer handles everything.
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## 4. Verify Log Rotation
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Check last run:
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```
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cat /var/log/clear-journal.log
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```
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You should see:
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✔ size before cleanup
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✔ size after cleanup
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✔ timestamped header + footer
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### Post-Install
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Nothing else required — scheduling is automatic.
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### More Information
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More guides and documentation can be found on [wiki.x-files.dk](https://wiki.x-files.dk)
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### License
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Licensed under the [MIT License](./LICENSE).
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