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

As a Mac user, you're likely familiar with the process of moving files to the Trash bin and then emptying it to permanently remove them. However, this method can be time-consuming and tedious, especially when dealing with large numbers of files. Fortunately, you can simplify the process by adding a 'Delete' button to your context menu using Automator.

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To get started, open Automator and select the 'Services' option. This will allow you to create a custom service that can be accessed from the contextual menu. In this case, we'll create a service called 'Delete'.

Once you've created the service, you'll need to add a shell script to it. To do this, drag the 'Run Shell Script' action to the workflow and paste in the following lines:

ifplay '/System/Library/Components/Component/Contents/SharedSupport/SystemSounds/finder/empty trash.aif'

This script will play a sound effect when you delete a file.

Next, select 'Files or folders in Finder' as the input type and drag the 'Ask for Confirmation' action to the workflow. This will prompt you to confirm that you want to delete the file before it's actually removed.

Finally, save the service with the name 'Delete'. From now on, whenever you right-click on a file or folder, you'll see a 'Delete' button in the contextual menu. Clicking this button will immediately remove the selected file without moving it to the Trash bin.

With this simple trick, you can quickly and easily delete files from your Mac without having to navigate to the Trash bin or use the Finder's 'Move to Trash' command. This is especially useful when working with large numbers of files or dealing with sensitive data that needs to be removed permanently.

So why not give it a try? With Automator, you can customize your context menu and make deleting files a breeze.

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