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File Deletion

Secure file deletion and data sanitization methods

Version1.0.0
LicenseApache-2.0
Token count~480
UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Install

Quick install

via npx skills · works with 57+ agents
npx skills add https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace/tree/main/computer-forensics-skills/skills/file-deletion
Or pick agent:
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent claude-code
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent cursor
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent codex
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent opencode
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent github-copilot
npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion --agent windsurf
More install options

Shorthand — useful for multi-skill repos:

npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill file-deletion

Manual — clone the repo and drop the folder into your agent's skills directory:

git clone https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace.git
cp -r claude-skills-marketplace/computer-forensics-skills/skills/file-deletion ~/.claude/skills/
How to use: Once installed, ask your agent to "use the file-deletion skill" or describe what you want (e.g. "Secure file deletion and data sanitization methods"). Requires Node.js 18+.

file-deletion

Secure file deletion and data sanitization methods

What is it?
A forensics-focused skill for secure file deletion and data sanitization. It provides methods for permanently removing files and ensuring that sensitive data cannot be recovered through forensic analysis. Follows industry-standard data sanitization practices for various storage media and file systems.

How to use it?

Use this skill when you need to securely delete files or sanitize storage media. The skill guides you through selecting the appropriate deletion method based on the sensitivity level and storage type.

It covers single-pass overwrites for standard use, multi-pass overwrites for sensitive data, and provides verification methods to confirm successful sanitization.

Key Features

  • Secure file deletion following industry-standard sanitization methods
  • Multi-pass overwrite techniques for sensitive data
  • Verification methods to confirm successful data removal
  • Support for various file systems and storage media
  • Forensic-grade data sanitization workflowsView on GitHub

GitHub Stats

StarsForksLast UpdateAuthormhattingpeteLicenseApache-2.0Version1.0.0

Categories

Security

Tags

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---

Source: https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace/tree/main/computer-forensics-skills/skills/file-deletion
Author: mhattingpete
License: https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0
GitHub Stars: 350
Tags: automation, testing, git, coding, productivity

SKILL.md source

---
name: file-deletion
description: Secure file deletion and data sanitization methods
---

# file-deletion

Secure file deletion and data sanitization methods

What is it?
A forensics-focused skill for secure file deletion and data sanitization. It provides methods for permanently removing files and ensuring that sensitive data cannot be recovered through forensic analysis. Follows industry-standard data sanitization practices for various storage media and file systems.

## How to use it?
Use this skill when you need to securely delete files or sanitize storage media. The skill guides you through selecting the appropriate deletion method based on the sensitivity level and storage type.

It covers single-pass overwrites for standard use, multi-pass overwrites for sensitive data, and provides verification methods to confirm successful sanitization.

## Key Features

* Secure file deletion following industry-standard sanitization methods
* Multi-pass overwrite techniques for sensitive data
* Verification methods to confirm successful data removal
* Support for various file systems and storage media
* Forensic-grade data sanitization workflowsView on GitHub

### GitHub Stats
StarsForksLast UpdateAuthormhattingpeteLicenseApache-2.0Version1.0.0

### Categories
Security

### Tags
automationtestinggitcodingproductivity

### Features

## Related Skills
More from Security

### computer-forensics
Digital forensics analysis and investigation techniques

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### metadata-extraction
Extract and analyze file metadata for forensic purposes

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### git-pushing
Automate git operations and repository interactions

350mhattingpeteDeveloper ToolsProductivity00

---

**Source**: https://github.com/mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace/tree/main/computer-forensics-skills/skills/file-deletion
**Author**: mhattingpete
**License**: https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0
**GitHub Stars**: 350
**Tags**: automation, testing, git, coding, productivity

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