# Trashy

> Use this skill when the user wants to safely delete files by moving them to trash instead of permanent deletion.

- Skill: `javimosch/trashy` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/trashy`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/trashy/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/trashy

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# trashy Plugin

CLI system trash manager, alternative to rm and trash-cli.

## Commands

### Trash Management
- `trashy self version` — Print trashy version
- `trashy put files <paths>` — Move files to trash
- `trashy list items` — List items in the trash
- `trashy restore files <patterns>` — Restore files from trash
- `trashy empty files <patterns>` — Empty files from trash
- `trashy _ _` — Passthrough to trashy CLI

## Usage Examples

- "Move file.txt to trash"
- "List all items in trash"
- "Restore deleted file"
- "Empty specific files from trash"

## Installation

```bash
cargo install trashy
```

## Examples

```bash
# Trash files
trashy file1 file2 file3
# or
trashy put file1 file2 file3

# List trash contents
trashy list

# Restore files
trashy restore file1 file2

# Empty specific files
trashy empty file1 file2

# Restore all files
trashy restore --all

# Empty all trash
trashy empty --all
```

## Key Features
- Safe deletion (moves to trash instead of permanent removal)
- Restore capability
- List trash contents
- Pattern matching for restore/empty
- Regex or exact match modes