File Shredder

A Python application for safely removing specific file types from directories and subdirectories.

Features

• Recursive file deletion by extension
• Graphical user interface built with PyQt6
• Real-time deletion progress tracking
• Error handling and reporting for failed deletions

Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• PyQt6

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd File-shredder

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install PyQt6

Usage

Run the application:

python main.py

1. Enter the file extension to target (e.g., .json, .txt)
2. Select the target directory
3. Confirm deletion

Building Executable

To create a standalone executable:

pyinstaller --onefile --noconsole --icon=assets/shredder.ico --add-data "assets/shredder.ico;assets" main.py