rmw ☆

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Description:
Trashcan/recycle bin utility for the command-line

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.9.4@0 | Tracked Since: Nov 7, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: cli utility file-management trash productivity

Install: brew install rmw

About:
rmw is a command-line trashcan utility that moves deleted files to a designated trash directory instead of permanently removing them. This allows users to recover accidentally deleted files and prevents irreversible data loss. It provides a safer alternative to rm by integrating with the FreeDesktop.org Trash specification.

Key Features:

Moves files to a trash directory for potential recovery
Supports FreeDesktop.org Trash specification compatibility
Command-line interface for fast file management
Configurable via rc file for custom behavior
Includes a restore utility for recovering files

Use Cases:

Safely deleting files from the terminal with recovery options
Managing disk space by moving old files to trash instead of permanent deletion
Preventing data loss during bulk file operations or scripting

Alternatives:

rm – Standard rm permanently deletes files; rmw provides a safety net by moving them to a recoverable trash location.
trash-cli – Similar functionality; rmw is a lightweight, single-binary alternative with fewer dependencies.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 7, 2025 5:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b5522c63
Sep 14, 2024 2:28am		0	VERSION_BUMP	1c4be9e6