mehanix / TidyCobra

🐍 Small utility app that keeps your Downloads folder tidy, rerouting files to their specific folders (Pictures, Music, Documents etc.)

TidyCobra

TidyCobra is a Python-based utility that automates the sorting of downloaded files into designated folders like Pictures, Music, Documents, etc., keeping your Downloads folder organized.

🐍 Includes configuration tool, as well as a script to be set to run on startup, in order to periodically reroute your downloaded files to their respective folders.

🐍 Written in Python. GUI created using wxPython.

Features

• Automatic Sorting: Redirect files to specific folders based on file type.
• Custom Rules: Configure your own sorting criteria.
• Startup Script: Set up TidyCobra to run on system startup.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• wxPython (for GUI)

Installation

git clone https://github.com/mehanix/TidyCobra.git
cd TidyCobra
pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

To start TidyCobra, run:

python TidyCobra.py

Follow the GUI prompts to configure your sorting rules.

Configuration

Use the provided GUI to create rules for sorting your downloads. These rules determine the destination folder for each file type.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

MIT License

Acknowledgments

Thanks to all the contributors who have helped with this project. Special thanks to the wxPython project for the GUI toolkit.