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Compare two folders in seconds
Backup vs. original, v1 vs. v2, laptop vs. NAS. Point at any two folders and see every added, removed, and changed file before you sync, merge, or delete anything.
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FolderManifest shows you. Compare two folders, watch the ones that matter, and clean up the mess from a plan you approve, with one click to undo. It runs on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, never the cloud.
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What FolderManifest does
Everything runs locally on your Windows, Mac, or Linux machine. No cloud, no uploads, and nothing is ever changed without your approval.
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Backup vs. original, v1 vs. v2, laptop vs. NAS. Point at any two folders and see every added, removed, and changed file before you sync, merge, or delete anything.
Try the free web versionWatch
FolderManifest sits quietly in your tray and logs every add, edit, and delete, even while the window is closed. Keep a running history, export it to CSV, and get a notification when something moves.
Tidy
One click drafts a complete cleanup plan you can review, edit, and approve. Nothing moves until you say so, every move is journaled, and one click puts every file back exactly where it was.
“FolderManifest clearly displays project structures and contents, making it easy to understand where everything is at a glance and maintain consistency across teams.”
For AI workflows
Ask Claude, Codex, or ChatGPT to “organize this folder” and it reaches for raw mv commands, with no preview and no undo. Point it at the FolderManifest CLI instead. The agent brings the judgment; FolderManifest brings the plan-first, journaled, undoable safety net.
Self-describing CLI. Agents discover every command and flag with --help --json, no docs needed.
Plan before moving. The agent must produce a dry-run plan and show it to you first.
One-command undo. Every apply is journaled; organize undo restores every original path.
It can’t delete. The CLI only moves files within one volume, so deletion isn’t possible.
any terminal — any agent
$ foldermanifest organize plan ~/Downloads \
--preset tidy-by-type --json
{ "ok": true, "summary": { "moves": 142, "conflicts": 0 } }
$ foldermanifest organize apply plan.folderplan.json --yes
✔ 142 files moved — journal op_8f3a saved
$ foldermanifest organize undo op_8f3a --yes
✔ 142 files restored to their original paths
Changed your mind an hour later? Still undoable.
“FolderManifest uses digital fingerprints to reliably identify identical files, removing guesswork and giving complete confidence during cleanup.”
One app to compare folders, watch them for changes, and tidy the mess — every move journaled, one click to undo.
7-day full access
When folders drift after syncs, handoffs, or cleanup jobs, you see exactly what changed and when. Compare any two folders, watch the important ones in the background, and clear out clutter from a plan you approve — nothing moves without your say-so, and nothing leaves your machine.
No credit card, no sign-up. Your 7-day trial starts the moment you open the app.
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Start with free browser tools, then move to desktop for full tracking
View all free tools“FolderManifest keeps folder trees clean and consistently tracked over time, solving a major challenge in managing shared project folders.”
People use FolderManifest to compare folders, catch changes early, and clear out duplicate clutter — safely, offline.
FolderManifest efficiently organizes and summarizes complex project folders, helping me quickly understand folder structures, identify redundancies, and manage files more systematically.
Rana R.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest checksum-based duplicate detection finds identical files even with different names, generates full searchable HTML reports, works completely offline, and saves hours of manual organization.
Md Rajibul Alam
Small Business (Consulting)
FolderManifest produces clear, well-organized manifests quickly, significantly reducing manual work and minimizing errors while keeping folder documentation consistent and transparent.
Md. Pervej Bhuiyan E.
Small Business (Procurement and Logistics)
FolderManifest provides a clear, organized snapshot of folder contents through detailed, searchable HTML reports showing structure, sizes, duplicates, and file integrity.
Gazi Ahnaf T.
Small Business (Operations and Admin)
FolderManifest clearly displays project structures and contents, making it easy to understand where everything is at a glance and maintain consistency across teams.
Zahirul I.
Small Business (Project Management)
FolderManifest removes the fear of cleaning up drives by using checksums to safely detect duplicates, works offline, and organizes cluttered folders in minutes.
Joy S.
Small Business (Finance and Accounts)
FolderManifest quickly identifies duplicate files across folders using checksum verification and generates easy-to-read HTML logs for consistent folder tracking.
Zishan Z.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest keeps folder trees clean and consistently tracked over time, solving a major challenge in managing shared project folders.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest detects duplicate files across folders and generates neat HTML logs that clearly show how much storage duplicates consume.
Arman M.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest uses digital fingerprints to reliably identify identical files, removing guesswork and giving complete confidence during cleanup.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes duplicate file detection easy by simply selecting a folder and generating a manifest, helping manage project folders efficiently.
Tamzid Mashrur A.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes it easy to organize folder structures and manage duplicate files while keeping everything safe and secure.
Mehedy H.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest is an essential auditing tool that organizes entire folder structures and supports redundant duplicate detection for projects.
Islam Al F.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest efficiently organizes and summarizes complex project folders, helping me quickly understand folder structures, identify redundancies, and manage files more systematically.
Rana R.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest checksum-based duplicate detection finds identical files even with different names, generates full searchable HTML reports, works completely offline, and saves hours of manual organization.
Md Rajibul Alam
Small Business (Consulting)
FolderManifest produces clear, well-organized manifests quickly, significantly reducing manual work and minimizing errors while keeping folder documentation consistent and transparent.
Md. Pervej Bhuiyan E.
Small Business (Procurement and Logistics)
FolderManifest provides a clear, organized snapshot of folder contents through detailed, searchable HTML reports showing structure, sizes, duplicates, and file integrity.
Gazi Ahnaf T.
Small Business (Operations and Admin)
FolderManifest clearly displays project structures and contents, making it easy to understand where everything is at a glance and maintain consistency across teams.
Zahirul I.
Small Business (Project Management)
FolderManifest removes the fear of cleaning up drives by using checksums to safely detect duplicates, works offline, and organizes cluttered folders in minutes.
Joy S.
Small Business (Finance and Accounts)
FolderManifest quickly identifies duplicate files across folders using checksum verification and generates easy-to-read HTML logs for consistent folder tracking.
Zishan Z.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest keeps folder trees clean and consistently tracked over time, solving a major challenge in managing shared project folders.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest detects duplicate files across folders and generates neat HTML logs that clearly show how much storage duplicates consume.
Arman M.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest uses digital fingerprints to reliably identify identical files, removing guesswork and giving complete confidence during cleanup.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes duplicate file detection easy by simply selecting a folder and generating a manifest, helping manage project folders efficiently.
Tamzid Mashrur A.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes it easy to organize folder structures and manage duplicate files while keeping everything safe and secure.
Mehedy H.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest is an essential auditing tool that organizes entire folder structures and supports redundant duplicate detection for projects.
Islam Al F.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest efficiently organizes and summarizes complex project folders, helping me quickly understand folder structures, identify redundancies, and manage files more systematically.
Rana R.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest checksum-based duplicate detection finds identical files even with different names, generates full searchable HTML reports, works completely offline, and saves hours of manual organization.
Md Rajibul Alam
Small Business (Consulting)
FolderManifest produces clear, well-organized manifests quickly, significantly reducing manual work and minimizing errors while keeping folder documentation consistent and transparent.
Md. Pervej Bhuiyan E.
Small Business (Procurement and Logistics)
FolderManifest provides a clear, organized snapshot of folder contents through detailed, searchable HTML reports showing structure, sizes, duplicates, and file integrity.
Gazi Ahnaf T.
Small Business (Operations and Admin)
FolderManifest clearly displays project structures and contents, making it easy to understand where everything is at a glance and maintain consistency across teams.
Zahirul I.
Small Business (Project Management)
FolderManifest removes the fear of cleaning up drives by using checksums to safely detect duplicates, works offline, and organizes cluttered folders in minutes.
Joy S.
Small Business (Finance and Accounts)
FolderManifest quickly identifies duplicate files across folders using checksum verification and generates easy-to-read HTML logs for consistent folder tracking.
Zishan Z.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest keeps folder trees clean and consistently tracked over time, solving a major challenge in managing shared project folders.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest detects duplicate files across folders and generates neat HTML logs that clearly show how much storage duplicates consume.
Arman M.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest uses digital fingerprints to reliably identify identical files, removing guesswork and giving complete confidence during cleanup.
Verified User
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes duplicate file detection easy by simply selecting a folder and generating a manifest, helping manage project folders efficiently.
Tamzid Mashrur A.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest makes it easy to organize folder structures and manage duplicate files while keeping everything safe and secure.
Mehedy H.
Small Business (Research)
FolderManifest is an essential auditing tool that organizes entire folder structures and supports redundant duplicate detection for projects.
Islam Al F.
Small Business (Research)
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“FolderManifest removes the fear of cleaning up drives by using checksums to safely detect duplicates, works offline, and organizes cluttered folders in minutes.”