del-cli

del-cli is a command‑line utility for permanently removing files and directories. It is intended for use in build scripts and other automated workflows where quick, reliable deletion is required. The tool accepts one or more paths or glob patterns, and it can be invoked with options to control its behavior.

Key options include `--force` (or `-f`) to permit deletion of the current working directory or locations outside it, `--dry-run` (or `-d`) to preview which items would be removed without actually deleting them, and `--verbose` (or `-v`) to output the absolute paths of items as they are processed. The utility works across platforms, handling globbing even on Windows, and it avoids accidental removal of parent directories unless explicitly forced.

Compared with similar tools, del-cli offers built‑in safety by disallowing parent‑directory deletion by default and provides a dry‑run mode for verification. It is distributed via npm and can be installed globally for use from any terminal.