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macos-trash for Mac

Move files and folders to the trash

Quick answer: macos-trash is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install macos-trash. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 56 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What macos-trash is

macos-trash is a command-line tool for macOS: move files and folders to the trash.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/sindresorhus/macos-trash.

How to install macos-trash

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install macos-trash.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install macos-trash on Mac?

Run brew install macos-trash in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is macos-trash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does macos-trash run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is macos-trash?

It was installed 56 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4397 in this catalogue.

What version of macos-trash is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.0.