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MAID

Automate file organization based on rules you define.

Made by Benjamin Oakes

  • File Manager

What is MAID?

Maid is a versatile tool that automates file management tasks, empowering users to maintain a tidy and organized digital workspace. Inspired by the popular Mac application Hazel, Maid offers a similar functionality for users across platforms, presenting itself as a robust "Hazel for hackers"

Highlights

  • Rule-based file management: Users can define custom rules in a Maidfile using Markdown syntax, enabling them to effortlessly manage file organization, cleanup, and categorization
  • Broad task support: Maid supports a wide range of tasks, including bash and JavaScript scripts, making it a powerful general-purpose tool for advanced file renaming and management
  • Transparent and reliable: Maid does not overwrite files, and its actions are thoroughly logged, providing users with a clear understanding of what has occurred, ensuring they maintain control over their digital environment
  • Open-source and community-driven: Maid is an open-source tool with a strong community presence, boasting over 2,000 GitHub stars and 52 forks, allowing users to benefit from the collective expertise and contributions of the developer community.

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Web
  • Mac

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • Ruby