Question 1

trash vs del or rimraf in Node.js

Accepted Answer

Trash moves files to the system trash for recovery, unlike `del` or `rimraf` which permanently delete. Choose Trash for safety in user-facing apps, but use `del` for irreversible cleanup in build scripts or sensitive data handling.

Question 2

How to use trash with async/await in a Node.js script

Accepted Answer

Import the module and call `trash()` with file paths or glob patterns; it returns a Promise, so you can use `await trash(['*.png'])` in async functions, as shown in the README example for simple integration.

Question 3

Does trash work on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

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Yes, Trash supports WSL by moving files to the Windows Recycle Bin, ensuring cross-platform compatibility even in hybrid environments, as mentioned in the README's platform info section.

Question 4

What happens if I try to trash a file that doesn't exist

Accepted Answer

Trash silently ignores non-existent files without throwing errors, so your code won't break, but you'll need to check file existence separately if confirmation is required.

Question 5

Is there a command-line interface for trash

Accepted Answer

Yes, a separate CLI tool called `trash-cli` is available; install it globally via `npm install --global trash-cli` for terminal usage, as referenced in the README.

Question 6

Can trash handle recursive directory deletion

Accepted Answer

Trash supports directories via glob patterns or paths, moving entire folders to the trash, but it doesn't explicitly detail recursion—rely on globs like `**/*` for nested files, similar to standard globbing behavior.

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