Dev tools · September 23, 2014
Set OS X files and folders to self-destruct based on tag
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Set OS X files and folders to self-destruct based on tag launched on September 23, 2014 with 32 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.
In plain words
This is a Node.js package that allows OS X users to set files and folders to automatically delete based on assigned tags. It provides a way to manage file expiration and cleanup through a tagging system, making it useful for developers and system administrators who need to automate file removal on macOS systems.
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I'm Scott, a web developer with over 20 years of experience. I run a YouTube channel called See Scott Dev about all the things I know and learn about web development. I also work as a Software Engineer for my day job, work on freelance projects on the side and love working on side projects in my free time. A Node.js package that downloads Wayback Machine snapshots of websites. A Node.js package that crawls sitemaps and downloads the URLs. A SaaS that converts YouTube tutorials into actionable step-by-step text guides. Solves the 'pause-rewind' loop for self-learners. Official WordPress plugin management for PhotoShelter. Enables photographers to seamlessly browse and embed assets from their…from scottmw.com
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