Question 1

How do I install empty-trash-cli on macOS?

Accepted Answer

Install it globally via npm with 'npm install -g empty-trash-cli'. Ensure Node.js is installed, and it will work on macOS systems from the terminal.

Question 2

Can I automate trash emptying with empty-trash-cli in a shell script?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's designed for CLI workflows, so you can integrate it into shell scripts or cron jobs. For example, add 'empty-trash' to a script for scheduled cleanup.

Question 3

What's the difference between empty-trash-cli and the trash-cli tool?

Accepted Answer

empty-trash-cli only empties the trash, while trash-cli moves files to the trash. They are complementary tools in the same suite for different trash management tasks.

Question 4

How to schedule automatic trash cleanup using empty-trash-cli on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Use cron by adding a line like '0 2 * * * empty-trash' to run it daily at 2 AM. Ensure the tool is installed globally and accessible in the PATH.

Question 5

Is empty-trash-cli better than manually emptying trash in the GUI?

Accepted Answer

It's faster for terminal users and scriptable, but lacks the visual feedback and confirmation dialogs of GUI methods, making it better for automation but riskier for manual use.

Question 6

Does empty-trash-cli work on headless servers without a GUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works on headless systems like Linux servers, as it relies on command-line interfaces and doesn't require a graphical environment to function.

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