Remove unused packages from Raspberry Pi OS

Raspbian comes with a lot of stuff pre-installed. There is a lot that I do not use.

Below is a bash script to remove packages that I don't commonly use on headless installs.

While I don't use the desktop, there are times that it comes in handy. So, I keep the desktop and chrome. Both of these could be removed.

Step 1. Open Terminal Window and Login

Step 2. Remove unused packages

Remove unused packages in a headless configuration (i.e., without a monitor). These packages take up space and processing time and are not required.

Download and execute the script

$ cd ~/.

$ wget "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dumbo25/unsed_rpi/main/unused_rpi.sh"

$ sudo chmod +x unused_rpi.sh

$ sudo bash unused_rpi.sh

$ sudo reboot

Step 3. Remove Desktop [optional]

If running headless, with no intention of ever connecting a monitor or using a desktop then run the commands:

$ wget "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dumbo25/unsed_rpi/main/desktop.sh"

$ sudo chmod +x unused_rpi.sh

$ sudo bash unused_rpi.sh

$ sudo reboot