FICHA · AUR

bcwipe

Securely erase data from magnetic and solid-state memory

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • SECURE-DELETE
  • STORAGE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Securely erases files or storage areas so deleted data is harder to recover from magnetic or solid-state media. It is useful for decommissioning devices, removing sensitive files, or preparing storage for handoff.

This is intentionally destructive. Confirm paths and devices before running it, keep backups of anything that must survive, and understand that SSD wear leveling may limit wipe guarantees.

How to run

bcwipe

Commands: bcwipe

Permissions

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