The developer has released 'Poryadok', an open-source file organization tool for macOS and Windows. The application analyzes files on the desktop, in downloads, or in documents and suggests a sorting plan based on file names, content, or metadata. It does not delete files and allows users to revert all changes with a single click.
The software uses system-native OCR engines to process images and reads text from PDF, DOCX, and RTF files to categorize them. It identifies file types and handles duplicates or empty files by moving them to a designated 'To Delete' folder. The program avoids moving active project folders or system-critical directories to prevent errors.
To ensure data integrity, the tool implements a transaction-based logging system similar to database operations. This mechanism allows the program to recover the original file structure even after power failures or system crashes. The software operates locally without internet access, analytics, or user accounts.
The developer tested the application by comparing its automated sorting decisions against 41 manual sorting scenarios. The program matched human logic in all 25 general cases, while specific user-defined rules can be added via a JSON configuration file. The application is available for download on GitHub.
