rm-improved ☆
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Description:
Command-line deletion tool focused on safety, ergonomics, and performance
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: cli file-management productivity safety
Install: brew install rm-improved
About:
Rm-improved (rip) is a modern command-line deletion tool designed as a safer and more ergonomic alternative to rm. It features a trash/recycle bin system to prevent accidental data loss, alongside performance optimizations for handling large file sets. The tool also provides enhanced ergonomics with features like interactive restoration and regex-based deletion.
Key Features:
  • Safety-focused trash system
  • High performance with parallel deletion
  • Interactive restoration interface
  • Regex and glob pattern support
Use Cases:
  • Safely deleting files with the option to recover them later
  • Bulk removal of large numbers of files or directories
  • Replacing standard rm usage in daily terminal workflows
Alternatives:
  • rm – Standard Unix command; lacks a safety net or trash bin by default.
  • trash-cli – CLI interface to the FreeDesktop.org trash specification; focuses on system integration.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 5:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 78dc9c09
Sep 14, 2024 12:38am 0 VERSION_BUMP 83c49b76
Nov 15, 2023 5:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 18b6583c
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