file-organizer

Find duplicate files by computing MD5 hashes of every file with the find command and sorting for matching checksums. Files with identical hashes are exact duplicates; you can also compare filenames and sizes to catch near-duplicates.

Start by analyzing the folder's file types, sizes, and date ranges, then group files into categories like Documents, Images, and Archives. Propose the target structure first and move files only after reviewing the plan.

No. The workflow always asks for confirmation before deleting anything, including duplicates. All moves are logged so changes can be reviewed or undone, and unexpected situations pause the process for your decision.

Use descriptive names with ISO dates like 2024-10-17-meeting-notes.md, avoid spaces in favor of hyphens, and remove download artifacts such as '(1)' or 'final-v2'. Prefix folders with numbers like 01-current to control ordering.

Archive files from projects untouched for six or more months, completed work you may reference later, and anything you are hesitant to delete. Archiving preserves access while keeping active directories clean.