safe-rm
CommunityPrevent shell breaks with safe rm practices.
Authorcowwoc
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This skill prevents shell session breakage by verifying the working directory before rm -rf operations and guiding safe deletion practices.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Pre-delete checklist: Ensures the current directory is safe before any rm -rf or rm -r command.
- Safe patterns: Provides safe usage patterns like changing to a parent directory or using absolute paths after confirming pwd.
- Recovery guidance: Clear steps if a shell session breaks and how to minimize risk during automated tasks.
Quick Start
Before running any delete, review the checklist and execute commands in the safe order:
- Check current directory with pwd
- Ensure you are not inside the target directory
- Change directory if needed
- Run rm -rf with full path or after safe cd
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
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