File Organizer: Automated Downloads Sorting

Welcome to the File Organizer project! This Go script automatically organizes the contents of your Downloads folder into predefined categories (Documents, Videos, Audio, Pictures, etc.). It moves any files it recognizes into a “Downloaded ___” folder within the appropriate directory, all based on file extensions.

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Features

1. Future-Proof File Paths:
   Automatically locates a user’s home directory and derives all needed paths (Documents, Videos, Music, Pictures, Others) without any hardcoding.

2. Comprehensive File Categories:
   Groups files by extensions for Documents, Videos, Audio, and Pictures. Customize it by adding or removing categories in the fileCategories map.

3. Car-Themed Easter Egg:
   Keep an eye out for the fun tribute to endurance racing and cars!

4. Developer-Friendly:
   Code is structured to mix simple OOP practices with functional helpers, ensuring clarity and maintainability.

5. Startup Execution:
   Optionally run the program at system startup to keep your downloads sorted automatically.

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Getting Started

1. Prerequisites

   • Go (1.18 or higher recommended)
   • A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux

2. Download or Clone This Repo

   git clone https://github.com/setsudan/file-organizer-go.git
   cd file-organizer-go

3. Build the Executable

   go build -o file-organizer

   • On Windows, you may want to hide the console window:

     go build -ldflags="-H=windowsgui" -o file-organizer.exe

4. Run the Script

   ./file-organizer

   The script will:

   1. Look in your Downloads folder
   2. Identify each file’s category
   3. Move files to a Downloaded [Category] folder inside Documents, Videos, Music, Pictures, or Others.

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Run on Startup (Windows Example)

1. Generate Executable (see above).
2. Open Your Startup Folder
   Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and hit Enter.
3. Place or Link the compiled .exe in this folder.
   Your file organizer will now run automatically every time you log in, quietly sorting your downloads.

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Customizing

• File Categories
  Open the script and locate the fileCategories map. Add or remove extensions as you see fit.
• Directory Paths
  If you want to change the target folders, edit the code where it assigns docDir, videoDir, etc. But by default, it uses system directories in your home folder.
• Logging / Feedback
  Feel free to adjust or remove the console output for a more silent experience.

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Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests with improvements:

• Adding new categories
• Improving file extension coverage
• Enhancing code clarity
• Expanding OS compatibility

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License

This project is distributed under the MIT License. Please see the LICENSE file for details.

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