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tinker-file-shredder

A file shredder plugin for TINKER that securely deletes files by overwriting data multiple times to prevent recovery.

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Features

  • Multiple shred methods — choose from Quick (1 pass), Standard (3 passes, DoD), or Thorough (7 passes)
  • Batch shredding — add multiple files or entire folders for batch processing
  • Drag & drop — drag and drop files directly onto the interface
  • Progress tracking — real-time progress for each file and overall shredding progress
  • Cancel support — cancel shredding at any time during the process
  • Show in folder — locate files in the system file manager before shredding
  • File details — view file name, path, and size for each added file

Usage

  1. Click Add Files to select files, or Add Folder to add all files in a directory
  2. Alternatively, drag and drop files directly onto the interface
  3. Select a shred method: Quick, Standard, or Thorough
  4. Review the file list and remove any files you don't want to shred
  5. Click Shred and confirm the irreversible operation
  6. Monitor progress — successfully shredded files are removed from the list, failed files remain for inspection

Released under the AGPL-3.0 License.