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Scrubexif hits 1k+ clones — and now has --simple mode
# Scrubexif hits 1k+ clones — and now has --simple mode
Scrubexif has officially crossed 1,000 clones on GitHub — a meaningful milestone for a small, specialized open-source tool focused on high-trust JPEG metadata scrubbing.
A new option has been added --simple mode, which removes all onboarding friction:
```bash
docker run --rm -v "$PWD:/photos" per2jensen/scrubexif:0.7.10 --simple
```
What it does:
- scans your current directory for JPEGs
- writes scrubbed copies to ./output/
- keeps originals untouched
- requires zero directory setup
- no risk to your photos
- works on Linux, macOS, and Windows with Docker
This one-liner significantly lowers the barrier for first-time users, which is reflected directly in the clone statistics.
## Why this matters
--simple makes it really easy to get going. For most people, all they want is “scrub the JPEGs right here”.
Now they can.
## Thank you
To everyone who used, cloned or integrated `scrubexif` into a workflow.
## Next milestones:
- 2k+ clones
- improving SBOM data
- improving robustning even more
- keep the image fresh and low on vulns
`Scrubexif` remains focused on safe defaults, transparent behavior, and photographer-friendly workflows.
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