Does this skill work on entire folders?

Yes, it handles both individual files and recursive directory deletions while maintaining the internal folder structure within the trash.

Will my deleted files show up in my Git commits?

No, the skill automatically manages a .gitignore file within the .deleted/ directory to ensure trash remains untracked by version control.

Can I delete multiple files at once?

Yes, the script supports passing multiple file or directory paths as arguments in a single command execution.

Why is the standard 'rm' command blocked?

The 'rm' command is blocked to enforce a safety policy that prevents permanent data loss, requiring use of this skill to ensure all deletions are recoverable.

How do I recover a file I deleted with this skill?

Files are moved to a .deleted/ folder at your project root. You can manually move them back to their original location to restore them.

File Deleter

Name: File Deleter
Author: nitromike502

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Security & Testing

Replaces standard deletion commands with a safe, recoverable trash system that preserves directory structure and prevents accidental data loss.

About

The File Deleter skill is a mandatory safety utility for Claude Code environments that prevents accidental data loss by replacing destructive rm and rmdir commands with a non-destructive alternative. Instead of permanently destroying data, this skill moves files and directories to a structured .deleted/ directory at the project root, maintaining original paths for easy restoration while automatically updating .gitignore to keep trash out of your repository. This provides a robust safety net during refactoring, cleanup, or any operation that requires removing code or configuration files.

Key Features

Preservation of original directory path structures within the trash
Automatic .gitignore management for all deleted contents
Safe deletion by moving items to a recoverable .deleted/ trash folder
0 GitHub stars
Mandatory safety policy that blocks risky native rm commands
Recursive directory removal and multi-file deletion support

Use Cases

Managing project file structures where accidental deletion risk is high
Cleaning up build artifacts and temporary files without permanent data loss
Safely refactoring large codebases by removing obsolete components

About

Key Features

Preservation of original directory path structures within the trash
Automatic .gitignore management for all deleted contents
Safe deletion by moving items to a recoverable .deleted/ trash folder
0 GitHub stars
Mandatory safety policy that blocks risky native rm commands
Recursive directory removal and multi-file deletion support

Use Cases

Managing project file structures where accidental deletion risk is high
Cleaning up build artifacts and temporary files without permanent data loss
Safely refactoring large codebases by removing obsolete components