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rmtrash for Mac

Move files and directories to the trash

Quick answer: rmtrash is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rmtrash. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rmtrash is

rmtrash is a command-line tool for macOS: move files and directories 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/TBXark/rmtrash.

How to install rmtrash

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

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 rmtrash on Mac?

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

Is rmtrash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does rmtrash 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 rmtrash?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8212 in this catalogue.

What version of rmtrash is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.0.