osx-trash ☆

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Description:
Allows trashing of files instead of tempting fate with rm

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos cli trash utility file-management

Install: brew install osx-trash

About:
OsxTrash provides a command-line interface to move files and directories to the macOS Trash (Recycle Bin) instead of permanently deleting them with rm. This allows for safe file removal, enabling recovery if a file is deleted by mistake. It integrates with the native Finder trash system, ensuring trashed items appear in the Trash and can be restored via the GUI.

Key Features:

Moves files to the native macOS Trash instead of permanent deletion
Provides a simple 'trash' command as a safer alternative to 'rm'
Integrates with Finder for easy visual recovery
Supports recursive deletion of directories

Use Cases:

Safely deleting files from the command line without risking permanent data loss
Cleaning up temporary or large files while keeping them recoverable for a short period
Scripting file removal operations that need a safety net for accidental deletions

Alternatives:

rmtrash – Similar functionality; rmtrash is another popular Homebrew formula for this purpose.
rm -rf – Standard Unix removal; permanent and offers no recovery option, making OsxTrash a safer alternative.

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