auto-file-cleanup.md

Automated File Cleanup

Older video files can be removed using tmp-reaper

Step 1 - Install tmp-reaper

sudo apt-get install tmpreaper

You will need to acknowledge the security warning.

Step 2 - Create a Scheduled cron Job to remove old files

Install a cron job under the motion user to remove video files older than 180 days.

sudo crontab -e -u motion

In the crontab, add a daily job.

# remove video files older than 180 days
0 0 * * * /usr/sbin/tmpreaper 180d /home/motion >/dev/null 2>&1