trash-cli

trash-cli is a command-line tool that acts as a trashcan for your Linux system. It complies with the freedesktop.org specs and seamlessly integrates with other tools. This versatile software preserves crucial details of all your deleted files, such as their name, original path, deletion date, and permissions. It also works harmoniously with KDE Trash!

How to Use trash-cli

If you wish to move a file named foo to the trash can, simply enter:

$ trash foo

Listing Files in the Trash

To explore the contents of your trash can, execute the following command:

$ list-trash

This command will display a list similar to this:

2007-08-30 12:36:00 /home/andrea/foo

2007-08-30 12:39:41 /home/andrea/bar

2007-08-30 12:39:41 /home/andrea/bar2

2007-08-30 12:39:41 /home/andrea/foo2

Searching for Files in the Trash

You can search for a specific file in the trash by using this command:

$ list-trash | grep foo

With this command, finding files named foo becomes effortless!

Restoring Deleted Files

If you accidentally deleted something important and want to recover it, run:

$ restore-trash

You will be presented with options like this:

0 2007-08-30 12:36:00 /home/andrea/foo

1 2007-08-30 12:39:41 /home/andrea/bar...

You can then choose the file to restore by entering its corresponding number.

Cleansing Your Trash Can

If you decide it's time to clear out all the trashed files, simply type:

$ empty-trash

Purging Old Files from Trash

To remove files that have been in the trash beyond a certain number of days, use this command:

$ empty-trash < days >

For example:

$ empty-trash 7

This action will eliminate all files older than seven days.

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