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Strix Disk Cleaner
What it is
Strix Disk Cleaner is a disk-erasure tool for Windows and Linux. Its listed scope is wiping disks, and it supports SSDs. The software operates offline, so its stated erasure workflow does not require an online service. Erasure reports are available, and verification uses a certificate. The Free plan is free. The software is released under the open-source MIT license. Its listed platforms are Windows and Linux, and the facts describe disk wiping rather than file-by-file cleanup. Readers considering it can weigh the supported operating systems, offline operation, SSD support, and certificate verification against their needs for disk erasure.
For and against
For
- Works offline.
- Supports SSD erasure.
- Produces erasure reports.
- Certificate verification is available.
- Open-source MIT license.
Against
- Listed platforms are Windows and Linux.
- Wipe scope is disks, not individual files.
The verdict
Strix Disk Cleaner offers disk wiping for Windows and Linux, with SSD support, reports, and certificate verification. Its Free plan is free.
Who it suits
It suits Windows or Linux users who need to erase disks, including SSDs, and want offline operation with certificate verification.
Plans and prices
Free
Windows and Linux · offline operation · whole-drive erasure
Read 15 Oct 2026 · strix-tool.github.io
On the record
- Build provenance
- The maker reports GitHub SLSA Build L2 provenance attestations alongside release checksums.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Code signing
- The builds are not yet code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may warn on first run.strix-tool.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Code-signing limit
- Windows binaries are not yet code-signed and may trigger SmartScreen warnings.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The repository includes README, Linux usage, Windows installation, security, signing, changelog and contribution documents.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download verification
- Each release publishes SHA-256 checksums for verifying downloaded files.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Erase methods
- It uses hardware sanitize where possible or multi-pass overwrite.strix-tool.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Erasure limitation
- Overwrite is described as reliable for HDD Clear-level erasure, while remapped or hidden flash areas may remain unreachable without hardware sanitize.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Hardware methods
- Supported hardware paths include blkdiscard, nvme sanitize and ATA Secure Erase through hdparm.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent mirror hardening detail
- The mirror documents absolute-path PowerShell elevation and offline SHA-256 verification as hardening measures.github.laiyagushi.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent mirror security detail
- A GitHub mirror's security page states that Windows protection checks boot/system flags, disk number, serial and size before every destructive step.github.laiyagushi.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent mirror testing detail
- The same mirror reports unit tests covering refusal of root, mounted and mounted-partition disks while allowing unmounted data or loopback devices.github.laiyagushi.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation Linux
- Ubuntu and Debian users install the supplied .deb package and run strixwipe from a terminal.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation Windows
- Windows installation uses a setup wizard that creates Start-menu shortcuts and an uninstaller.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Strix Advanced Tools as open-source privacy and security tools made for people who care about privacy.strix-tool.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- Source code is released under the MIT license.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Linux edition
- The Linux version is a unit-tested command-line eraser.strix-tool.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux interface
- Linux ships strixwipe as a command-line eraser with unit-tested safety logic.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Maker funding
- The about page describes a spare-time, zero-budget project with no paid tiers, subscriptions or advertising.strix-tool.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
