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The Downloads Folder Organizer is a Python script that automates the organization of files in the downloads folder by categorizing them into respective folders based on their file types. It provides a convenient solution to keep the downloads folder tidy and well-organized, making it easier to locate and manage downloaded files.

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Downloads Folder Organizer

The Downloads Folder Organizer is a Python script that helps organize files in the downloads folder by moving them to their respective folders based on their file types. It provides a convenient way to keep your downloads folder tidy and well-organized.

Features

  • Moves files from the downloads folder to their respective folders based on file types.
  • Supports customizable folder destinations for different file types.
  • Utilizes a DownloadChecker to prevent moving files that are still being downloaded.
  • Can be scheduled to run automatically at regular intervals using Windows Task Scheduler.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.x
  • pip package manager

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/pdiegel/DownloadsFolderOrganizer.git
  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd DownloadsFolderOrganizer
  3. Install the required dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

  1. Configure the folder destinations for different file types in the constants.py file.

  2. Set up the desired schedule for running the script using Windows Task Scheduler.

    • Create a new task and specify the path to the Python executable (python.exe) and the path to the main.py script.
    • Configure the desired schedule (e.g., every hour, every day).
  3. Run the script manually to test the functionality:

    python main.py

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, bug reports, or feature requests, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Feel free to modify the content according to your specific project requirements.

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The Downloads Folder Organizer is a Python script that automates the organization of files in the downloads folder by categorizing them into respective folders based on their file types. It provides a convenient solution to keep the downloads folder tidy and well-organized, making it easier to locate and manage downloaded files.

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