Folder Reorganiser

Folder Reorganiser is a native macOS application built with SwiftUI designed to help users declutter directories, manage file structures, and perform batch text edits using a staged, non-destructive workflow.

Features

Organization

• Automated Rules: Create rules to move files based on extensions or naming patterns (e.g., *.jpg -> Images).
• Manual Organization: Drag and drop files into folders within the sidebar to stage specific moves.
• Smart Staging: All changes are virtual first. Review moves in the "Actions" panel before executing them on disk.
• Conflict Prevention: Manual drag-and-drop actions take precedence over automated rules.

Code Editor & Search

• Batch Find & Replace: Search and replace text across multiple files simultaneously.
• Advanced Matching: Supports Regex, Case Sensitivity, and "Smart Wildcards" (e.g., <tag>*</tag>) that match across multiple lines.
• Scope Control: Limit operations to specific file extensions or currently selected files.
• Dedicated Search: deeply scan files for code snippets or text with line-number precision.

Workflow

• Undo/Redo: Full support for Cmd+Z and Cmd+Shift+Z to revert staging actions or rule creations.
• Context Menus: Right-click files to open them in your default editor, reveal in Finder, or generate rules instantly from their metadata.
• Virtual Folders: Create new folders in the staging area that are only created on disk upon execution.

Requirements

• macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later.

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the [Releases] page.
2. Unzip the file.
3. Drag Folder Reorganiser.app to your Applications folder.

Important

Apple will flag this app as it is not signed by an registered developer, this doesn't mean the app is not safe. To use the app follow the steps below

1. Click OK to close the popup.
2. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.
3. Scroll down and click Open Anyway.
4. Confirm your choice when prompted.

You only need to do this once.

Usage

1. Open: Select the root folder you wish to manage.
2. Organize: Use the Organize tab to define moving rules or drag files manually in the sidebar.
3. Edit: Use the Editor tab to stage bulk text replacements in your HTML/CSS/JS files.
4. Search: Use the Search tab to find code blocks or text occurrences.
5. Execute: Click "Execute Changes" to apply all staged moves and edits to the file system.

License

folder-reorganiser is available under the GPL-3.0 license.