---
name: rimraf
description: "Cross-platform `rm -rf` safe delete. Use when installing or running rimraf (rimraf)."
---

# rimraf

Cross-platform `rm -rf` safe delete

## When to Activate

- Installing or setting up **rimraf**
- Running `rimraf` from the command line
- Automating File Tools workflows that rimraf supports

## Installation

Use the bundled installer:

```bash
bash scripts/install.sh
```

or install directly:

```bash
npm install -g rimraf
```

## Verification

```bash
rimraf --version
```

## Usage

Run `rimraf --help` to see available commands and options.

## Details

- **Package**: `rimraf`
- **Category**: File Tools
- **Priority**: Essential
- **Platforms**: Windows / macOS