I got tired of manually cleaning up my messy desktop and downloads folder, so I built a lightweight offline tool to fix it.

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Like a lot of people, my desktop and downloads directory were turning into digital graveyards. Between random screenshots, PDFs, and compressed archives, finding anything took way too long, and bloated desktop organizer apps often felt like overkill (or privacy risks). So, I built a simple, local-first Smart File Organizer tool. Here is how it works: Local & Private: It runs directly on your machine (no cloud uploading or tracking). Instant Preview: You select a folder, and it automatically previews how loose files will be sorted into clean categories by type and date before making any changes. Safe Execution: It verifies file integrity via hashing before moving anything, and includes a built-in restore/undo feature just in case. It’s been a massive time-saver for keeping my workspace pristine without thinking about it. For anyone else who hates digital clutter: How do you usually manage your files? Do you use automated scripts, manual folder structures, or other tools? Let's discuss! https://reddit.com/link/1x30mq0/video/rrlllg9a5suh1/player   submitted by   /u/shamimfazlani [link]   [comments]