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

Are you tired of moving files to Trash and then emptying it every time you want to remove unwanted files from your Mac? Do you wish there was a quicker way to delete files without having to navigate through multiple steps? If so, you're in luck! With the help of Automator on your Mac, you can easily add a Delete button to your context menu and make file deletion a breeze. In this article, we'll show you how to do just that.

To get started, open Automator on your Mac and select Services from the list of options. This will allow you to create a new service that will enable you to delete files quickly and easily.

Once you're in the Services window, click on 'New Service' and name it Delete. Then, drag the Run Shell Script action into the workflow area. In the shell script body, copy and paste the following lines:

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

This will play a confirmation sound when you delete a file.

Next, select 'Arguments' in the Pass input field. This will allow you to specify the message that appears in the confirmation dialog before deleting the file.

Now, drag the Ask for Confirmation action from the Utilities pane and drop it below the Run Shell Script action. This will prompt you to confirm whether you want to delete the selected files or not.

Finally, select 'Files or Folders' in Finder at the top of the right pane. This will allow you to specify which types of files and folders you want to be able to delete using this service.

Once you've completed these steps, save your new service by clicking on 'File' > 'Save' and giving it a name such as Delete.

Now that you've created your new service, you can use it to add a Delete button to the context menu of any file or folder. To do this, right-click on the desired file or folder and select the Delete option from the context menu. You'll be prompted to confirm whether you want to delete the file or not.

That's it! With Automator, you can easily add a Delete button to your context menu and make deleting files a quick and easy process.

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