🗑️ AutoTrashCleaner - Python Project

This project automatically deletes all files in a specified folder every 4 hours, helping you manage temporary files or maintain a clean directory. Ideal for folders used as temporary storage or a makeshift trash bin.

🔧 Built By

Bhavya Padaliya
GitHub: github.com/bhavyax7673

🚀 Features

• Automatic Deletion: Deletes all files in the specified folder every 4 hours.
• Customizable Folder: Easily specify any folder to act as your auto-trash bin.
• Recycle Bin Cleanup: Empties the Windows Recycle Bin after file deletion.

🛠️ Installation

1. Install Python

Make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can download it from the official Python website. During installation, make sure to check the option to "Add Python to PATH."

2. Install Required Libraries

This project requires the winshell library. Install it using pip:

pip install winshell

3. Clone This Repository

Use Git to clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/bhavyax7673/auto-trash-cleaner.git
cd auto-trash-cleaner

📁 Usage

1. Edit the Script: In the main.py file, you can change the folder variable to point to the folder you want to use as a trash bin.

folder = "your/path/to/folder"

• Note Use Absolute Path Like "E://TRASH" For The Location Outside Of Current Repo

2. Run the Script: Run the script manually or set it to run in the background.

1. Manually

python main.py

2. Set It In The Background

pythonw main.py

⚙️ How It Works

• The script runs an infinite loop, checking the folder every 4 hours.
• It deletes all files in the specified folder, except for README.md, .git, and main.py files.
• After deleting the files, it empties the Windows Recycle Bin.

👤 About Me

• I'm Bhavya Padaliya, a passionate Computer Science Student working on various projects to enhance my skills. This Auto Trash Cleaner is a simple yet powerful tool to help manage temporary files. Feel free to check out my other projects on GitHub.