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Show HN: NeatShift – A Modern Windows File Organizer with Symbolic Link Support

https://github.com/BytexGrid/NeatShift

Hi HN,

I've been developing NeatShift, a Windows application designed to help users organize their files and folders seamlessly using symbolic links. The aim is to declutter storage without disrupting file accessibility.

Key Features:

Smart Moving: Relocate files while NeatShift creates symbolic links to maintain system functionality.

Safety Measures: Options for quick backups with NeatSaves and system restore points to ensure data integrity.

Integrated File Explorer: Modern interface with drag-and-drop support, customizable views, and both light and dark themes.

Link Management: Easily view and manage all symbolic links in one place.

I initiated this project to address the challenges of managing large files on limited SSD storage, ensuring that moving files doesn't break application dependencies. NeatShift is open-source (GPL-3.0 license), and I'm actively seeking feedback and contributors to enhance its functionality.

Explore the project here: GitHub Repo https://github.com/BytexGrid/NeatShift

Looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions!

( 2 comments | on HN )
Re:Show HN: NeatShift – A Modern Windows File Organizer with... by gnabgib on Thursday January 02, 2025 @03:02PM (#42578206)
You just did a Show HN for this (13 points, 5 days ago, 17 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42526150
Re:Show HN: NeatShift – A Modern Windows File Organizer with... by BytexGrid on Thursday January 02, 2025 @11:18PM (#42582384)
The app had a major upgrade from v1 -> v2 with new security and quality upgrades.