removehome
removehome is a small utility script, primarily found in Unix‑like operating systems that use the adduser package, designed to delete a user’s home directory and its contents when the associated user account is removed. The script is typically invoked automatically by administrative tools such as userdel or the adduser front‑end, rather than being run directly by end users. Its main purpose is to provide a safe and standardized way to clean up residual files after a user account is no longer needed, helping to reclaim disk space and reduce the risk of orphaned data.
The typical operation of removehome proceeds as follows: when a user deletion request includes the “remove
Key features of removehome include:
• Automatic execution as part of userdel –r and adduser options.
• Safety checks to avoid deleting non‑user data, such as confirming ownership and directory paths.
• Compatibility with custom home‑directory layouts through configuration settings.
• Logging of removal actions for audit trails.
Security considerations advise administrators to confirm that the username supplied to removehome matches the intended account,