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# docker-overlay-cleanup
Interactive TUI tool to find and clean orphaned Docker overlay2 folders.
## The Problem
`/var/lib/docker/overlay2` can grow large with orphaned layer folders that aren't referenced by any container or image. Even after running `docker system prune`, some folders may remain.
## What This Does
1. Scans all folders in `/var/lib/docker/overlay2`
2. Maps each folder to its container/image using `docker inspect`
3. Identifies orphans (folders not referenced by anything)
4. Provides an interactive TUI to select and delete them
## Usage
```bash
# Clone
git clone https://gitea.olex.me/clawd/docker-overlay-cleanup.git
cd docker-overlay-cleanup
# Run (requires root for Docker access)
sudo python3 docker-overlay-cleanup.py
```
## TUI Keybindings
| Key | Action |
|-----|--------|
| `↑↓` / `jk` | Navigate |
| `Space` | Toggle selection |
| `o` | Select all orphans |
| `c` | Clear selection |
| `a` | Toggle show all / orphans only |
| `Enter` | Delete selected (with confirmation) |
| `q` / `Esc` | Quit |
## Screenshot
```
Docker overlay2 Cleanup | Orphans: 12 (4.2 GB) | Selected: 0 (0 B) [ORPHANS ONLY]
↑↓:nav | Space:select | a:toggle-all | Enter:delete-selected | q:quit
[ ] 1.2 GB a1b2c3d4e5f6... ORPHAN
[ ] 800.0 MB f6e5d4c3b2a1... ORPHAN
[ ] 500.0 MB 1234567890ab... ORPHAN
...
```
## Requirements
- Python 3.6+
- Docker
- Root access (sudo)
- No external Python dependencies (uses curses from stdlib)
## License
MIT