Command line tool for cleaning directories of LaTeX log files
When you compile a LaTeX document the compiler generates a collection of log files (.aux, .log, .out, .synctex.gz) for use in future compilations.
If you use an editor like Texmaker you have the option to send all output files to a separate "build" directory but then your pdf gets sent there too and I haven't found that option to be much cleaner or more convenient.
Additionally, any code I've been working on will inevitably leave behind backup files (files ending in a tilde "~") and these wind up cluttering up my directories. "Why are you still using Emacs??" Hitting tab is easier than hitting backspace.
What I want is a command line utility to clean up my working directory or any specified directory with the option to clean sub-directories, i.e., "from here down".
Convert this script to an executable and stick it in your /usr/local/bin/ or other directory in your PATH.
- Copy test folder to your computer
- On command line type
clean-tex -r /path/to/test/file/to see a list of all files recursively and optionally delete - Type
clean-tex /path/to/test/file/to see a list of files only in top-level directory and optionally delete - Type
clean-tex -hto see all argument options
I made this for Linux users. If you use Windows or MacOS, God help you.