# Journal Log Auto-Cleanup for Ubuntu 24.04 Server  
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Auto-cleanup systemd journal logs on Ubuntu 24.04 server.

This is not a test script.  
This is designed for stable long-term use with predictable disk usage.

## Why this installer exists
System logs grow silently until they cause trouble. This prevents that automatically.

## What this installer does  
✔ Weekly rotation + vacuum cleanup  
✔ Keeps only last 3 days of logs  
✔ Lightweight, hands-off operation  
✔ Fully automated via cron  

## What this installer does *NOT* do
It won’t stop you from running the script without reading the documentation like there’s no tomorrow.  
Skip the README, and whatever happens next is your headache, not a bug report.

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## 1. Download

```
git clone https://git.x-files.dk/server/journal-log-ubuntu.git
```

```
cd journal-log-ubuntu
```

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## 2. Install

```
sudo ./journal-log-ubuntu
```

This creates a cron-executed cleanup script at:

```
/usr/local/sbin/clear-journal-log
```

and registers a weekly schedule under:

```
/etc/cron.d/clear-journal-log
```

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## 3. Schedule Details

Cleanup runs automatically:

| Action | When |
|---|---|
| Journal rotation + vacuum | Every Sunday @ 02:00 |
| Log retention window | 3 days |
| Output log | `/var/log/clear-journal.log` |

You don't need to add cron jobs — installer handles everything.

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## 4. Verify Log Rotation

Check last run:

```
cat /var/log/clear-journal.log
```

You should see:

✔ size before cleanup  
✔ size after cleanup  
✔ timestamped header + footer  

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### Post-Install

Nothing else required — scheduling is automatic.

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### More Information

More guides and documentation can be found on [wiki.x-files.dk](https://wiki.x-files.dk)

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### License
Licensed under the [MIT License](./LICENSE).

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