Folder Declutter

Folder Declutter is a command-line utility written in Rust that helps you free up disk space by automatically deleting files that haven't been modified in a specified number of days.

Supported Operating Systems:

Linux and macOS only. Windows support will be available in version 2.0

How It Works

1. Parameters: The tool accepts two parameters—the target folder path and the file age threshold (in days).
2. Cutoff Calculation: It computes a cutoff time by subtracting the provided number of days from the current system time.
3. File Deletion: The tool then recursively scans the folder and deletes files whose last modified time is older than the cutoff.

Getting Started

Download and Installation

1. Download the latest version for your operating system from our releases page.

Scheduling with Cron

To automate the cleanup, add the following entry to your crontab:

0 0 * * * folder-declutter --folder ~/Downloads --older-than-days 7

This cron setup will run Folder Declutter daily, removing files in the specified folder that are older than seven days.

Upcoming Features

• Service Mode: Run the tool as a background service, eliminating the need for manual cron configuration.
• GUI Enhancements: Add support for a system tray/menu bar interface for an improved user experience.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.