File Tidy & Download Organizer
These are pretty basic tools, but figured if it solved my problem, it might solve someone else's too. Both are free and open source, and I plan to keep doing this: fix my own annoyances.
An open-source Windows app for cleaning up a folder that's already a disaster — Downloads, Desktop, wherever loose files pile up.
Core features:
Review before you commit — see every proposed move as a plan before a single file actually moves
One-click Undo — reverses the last run using stable file identity, timestamps, and size — not guesswork
Smart categorization — sorts into Images, Documents, Archives, Code, and more, with fully customizable rules per category
Safety-first by design — never overwrites files, skips hidden/system files and symlinks, and journals every move so nothing is lost if something interrupts it
100% local. No accounts, no analytics, no uploads.
Another open-source Manifest V3 extension for Chrome and Edge that routes downloads into subfolders the moment you click download — no dragging, no cleanup scripts.
Core features:
Intercepts at the source — uses the browser's native filename-routing hook, so files land in the right folder before they're written to disk
Zero tracking — no analytics, no remote code, no network requests of any kind
Custom rules — define your own categories, folders, and file extensions to match your workflow
Lightweight by design — event-driven service worker that only runs while a download is active
Pairs naturally with File Tidy for one-time cleanup of what's already there.
I would love to hear your feedback! Let me know if you have any suggestion to make it even better.
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