How to delete all files in a directory except the three most recent? :: Support Forum

semomaf
Joined:: 2023-02-22
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How to delete all files in a directory except the three most recent?

2023-02-22 09:35

Hi guys.
I want a script to delete old files on the remote site but remain the last three files whatever age file is.
Is this possible?

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martin◆ Site Admin
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Re: How to delete all files in a directory except the three most recent?

2023-02-23

Well, not with the simple scripting.
But with use of WinSCP .NET assembly from a PowerShell (or other) script, it's doable.
Something like this (but not tested):

$oldFiles =
    $session.ListDirectory($path) |
        Where-Object { -Not $_.IsDirectory } |
        Sort-Object -Property LastWriteTime -Descending |
        Select-Object -Skip 3
 
foreach ($oldFile in $oldFiles)
{
    $session.RemoveFile($transfer.FullName)
}