sindresorhus/macos-trash

Add `--empty` flag

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#28 opened on Mar 12, 2025

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

In order to differentiate it from native trash commands, we should add --list(-l) and --clear(-cl) options. The --list(-l) option lists up the contents of trash box. The --clear(-cl) option empties the trash box.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
swiftshell
Domain
cli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Swift basicscommand line tool structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine the current command line interface implementation in the repository, likely in main.swift or equivalent. Look for how existing flags like list or clear are handled (though they may not exist yet). Review the comments in issue #28 to see if maintainers have provided any guidance on implementation approach or preferred flag syntax. Consider using a Swift argument parser library such as ArgumentParser. The two flags list and clear should be implemented separately but in the same commit if the issue is combined. Ensure proper error handling and documentation.