Directory Organizer

A simple shell script that automatically organizes files in a specified directory into subdirectories based on their file extensions.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Prerequisites
• Usage

Introduction

Managing cluttered directories can be challenging. The Directory Organizer script automates file organization by scanning a target directory, identifying file types based on their extensions, and moving each file into a corresponding subdirectory (e.g., all .jpg files go into a jpg-files folder). This project demonstrates the power of shell scripting for practical file management tasks.

Features

• Automatic Organization: Scans a target directory and organizes files based on their file extensions.
• Subdirectory Creation: Creates new subdirectories if they do not already exist.
• Logging: Maintains a log file (organizer.log) that records all operations with timestamps.
• Flexible Usage: Run the script with or without specifying a target directory (defaults to the current directory).

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows with WSL (Ubuntu) or any Unix-like environment.
• Tools:
  • Bash shell
  • dos2unix (optional, for converting Windows line endings)

Usage

1. Convert Line Endings (if necessary): dos2unix directory_organizer.sh
2. Make the Script Executable: chmod +x directory_organizer.sh
3. Run the Script: ./directory_organizer.sh