rip

Delete file safely

$ rip [file.txt]

$ rip [file1.txt] [file2.txt]

$ rip [directory/]

$ rip --seance

$ rip --unbury

$ rip --unbury [filename]

$ rip --decompose

rip [--seance] [--unbury] [--decompose] [options] [files]

rip (Rm ImProved) is a safer alternative to rm that moves deleted files to a "graveyard" directory instead of permanently removing them. The graveyard preserves the original filesystem path structure, making it straightforward to restore files to their exact original locations when needed.
The --seance command lists all files currently in the graveyard along with their original paths and deletion timestamps. The --unbury command restores files, either the most recently deleted item or a specific named file. When graveyard contents are no longer needed, --decompose permanently removes them to reclaim disk space.
The graveyard location defaults to /tmp/graveyard-$USER but can be customized with the --graveyard flag. The tool handles directories recursively and provides an --inspect option to preview files before deletion.

-s, --seance

List buried files.

Restore file.

Permanently delete.

Custom graveyard path.

Inspect before delete.

Graveyard uses disk space. Large deletes may fill storage. Not secure delete.

rip (Rm ImProved) provides a safety net for file deletion. It gives users a chance to recover accidentally deleted files.

rm(1), trash-cli(1), safe-rm(1)