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del

Save deleted files to a .del/ subdirectory instead of removing them

Description

del saves deleted files to a .del/ subdirectory in the same directory instead of permanently removing them. This provides a safety net for accidental deletions by keeping files recoverable locally.

AI Summary

Moves deleted files to a .del/ subdirectory for safe deletion with local recovery

Capabilities

  • + Move files to .del/ subdirectory instead of deleting
  • + Keep deleted files recoverable locally
  • + Provide a safety net for accidental deletions

Use When

  • When you want a simple undo mechanism for file deletion
  • When you want deleted files kept in the same directory tree

Avoid When

  • x When you prefer XDG-compliant trash management

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