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I've always done it manually and never knew there was an app for it, that's so cool!
Still, always good to do your research before removing a package that looks unnecessary but is actually integral to your system
I used it for the first time on my tablet. I went from LineageOS with unlocked bootloader to debloated Stock OS.
I found it well documented. It has filters to mark apps for removal. You can be conservative or more aggressive. It tells you the purpose of each package and even if it unexpectedly affects functions that shouldn't be linked to them at all.
Having a way to reinstall Stock android is a good precaution though.
How is a novice to tell?
Looking at the github page, the tool seems to come with certain lists telling you what is safe to delete based on what brand the phone is from or what carrier you're using.