Module shell 

Shell-facing helpers for opening files, URLs, Explorer selections, and the Recycle Bin.

Functions

empty_recycle_bin

Permanently empties the Recycle Bin for all drives without shell UI.

empty_recycle_bin_for_root

Permanently empties the Recycle Bin for a specific drive root without shell UI.

move_paths_to_recycle_bin

Sends multiple files or directories to the Windows Recycle Bin in one shell operation.

move_to_recycle_bin

Sends a file or directory to the Windows Recycle Bin.

open_containing_folder

Opens the directory containing an existing file or directory.

open_url

Opens a URL with the user’s default browser or registered handler.

open_with_default

Opens a file or directory with the user’s default Windows handler.

open_with_verb

Opens a file or directory using a specific Windows shell verb.

print_with_default

Prints a file using its registered default print shell verb.

reveal_in_explorer

Opens Explorer and selects the requested path.

show_properties

Opens the Windows Properties sheet for a file or directory.