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trash for Mac

CLI tool that moves files or folder to the trash

Quick answer: trash is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install trash. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 159 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What trash is

trash is a command-line tool for macOS: CLI tool that moves files or folder to the trash.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install 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 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 trash on Mac?

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

Is trash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does 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 trash?

It was installed 159 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2752 in this catalogue.

What version of trash is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.2.