Kudu: Free Open-Source System Cleaner and Malware Scanner Hits 2.8k GitHub Stars
Shruti_0810 · x · 2026-09-06
Kudu is a free, open-source tool combining system cleaning and security scanning for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with about 2.8k stars on GitHub.
- Cleans unnecessary files to reclaim disk space
- Scans for malware and helps protect privacy
- Offers both a desktop app and a CLI
- Built on Electron; installers available via GitHub Releases
A handy all-in-one free alternative to separate cleaner and antivirus utilities.
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