How to Add Delete Button to Context Menu on Your Mac Using Automator

Are you tired of moving files to the Trash folder only to manually empty it later? If so, then you're in luck because today we'll be exploring how to add a Delete button to your context menu using Automator. This will allow you to quickly and easily remove files without having to move them to the Trash first.

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To get started, open Automator on your Mac and select 'Services' from the list of options. In the window that appears, click on 'New Service' and name it something like 'Delete'.

Next, drag and drop the 'Run Shell Script' action into the workflow area. In the script body, enter the following lines:

ifplay '/System/Library/Components/Component/Contents/SharedSupport/SystemSounds/Finder/EmptyTrash.aif'

This will play a sound effect to confirm that the file has been deleted.

Now, select 'Arguments' in the Pass input field and type in a message to display in the confirmation dialog. Finally, drag the 'Run Shell Script' action into the workflow area.

To add the Delete button to your context menu, select 'Utilities' from the left-hand pane and drag the 'Ask for Confirmation' option into the workflow area. Select 'Files or Folders in Finder' at the top of the right-hand pane.

Once you've completed these steps, save the service and restart your Mac. From now on, whenever you right-click on a file or folder, you'll see a Delete button that allows you to quickly remove files without moving them to the Trash first.

This is a great way to simplify your workflow and make it easier to manage your files. With this Delete button, you'll be able to completely remove files without having to manually empty the Trash folder later. If you're looking for a one-click process to remove files from your Mac, then adding a Delete button to your context menu is definitely worth considering.

As a Mac user, you may typically move files to the Trash folder and then empty it later to permanently remove files and folders. However, with this Delete button, you'll be able to skip that step altogether and delete files quickly and easily.

In conclusion, adding a Delete button to your context menu using Automator is a simple yet powerful way to streamline your workflow and make it easier to manage your files. So why not give it a try today?

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