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Log Cleaner Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the Log Cleaner config?
Log Cleaner is configured through its config file in your Minecraft config folder, and most players edit it directly or through a config-editing mod's in-game menu. Changes usually require a game restart or config reload to take effect.
Does Log Cleaner delete files based on when they were created or when they were last opened?
It deletes based on the most recent access date, not the creation date. This means logs you're still actively using won't be removed just because they're old.
How often does Log Cleaner run its cleanup?
Cleanup runs on a configurable interval rather than every tick, so it won't constantly scan your files. You can adjust how frequently it checks for old logs in the config.
Will Log Cleaner delete my crash reports or important logs?
It only targets files that haven't been accessed recently, so logs you or the game are still reading should be safe. If you want extra protection, you can exclude specific files or folders in the config.
Can I whitelist certain log files so they never get deleted?
Yes, the config supports exclusions so you can protect specific files or folders from cleanup. Anything you exclude is skipped even if it's old and unused.
How do I know Log Cleaner is actually working?
Check your log folder before and after a cleanup cycle to see whether old files disappeared, and watch the game log for messages from the mod. If nothing is being removed, your age threshold may be too high or the files may still be recently accessed.
Log Cleaner isn't deleting anything — what am I doing wrong?
The most common causes are a threshold set too high, exclusions covering the files, or the files being accessed recently so they don't qualify. Lower the age setting or check your exclusion list.
Does Log Cleaner work on servers, or only singleplayer?
It works wherever it's installed, including servers, since it operates on the file system rather than on world data. On a server it cleans the server's log files, not each client's.
Will Log Cleaner hurt my game's performance?
It's designed to be lightweight and only scans periodically rather than every tick. If you notice stutter, increasing the interval between cleanups reduces how often it runs.
Is Log Cleaner compatible with other mods and mod loaders?
It works alongside other mods because it only touches log files rather than game content. As long as another mod isn't locking or constantly rewriting the same log files, there shouldn't be conflicts.