Automator Delete Files

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  1. mattjackson, Apr 14, 2017

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    I've been trying to get to grips with Automator, but am struggling.

    Is it possible to create something that automatically deletes all files in my Downloads folder at a certain time each day?

    My Downloads folder gets so cluttered!
     
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  2. Weaselboy, Apr 14, 2017

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    You could make a Automator application like this one, then follow the instructions here to have Calendar run the app once a day whenever you like.

    I just tested this and it works.

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  3. mattjackson, Apr 15, 2017

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    If I'm interpreting this right then, it means I'd need a daily event in my calendar to trigger it?

    Is there a way to trigger the automator by a new file being created in the downloads folder?

    E.g. Every time a new filer is created in the folder, automator runs and deletes all files that are more than 1 day old?
     
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  4. Weaselboy, Apr 15, 2017

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    Yes that's correct.

    I have not tested it, but Automator can make a Folder Action like this that I think would do what you want.

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