Compare Folders
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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Someone changed a file.You have no idea which one.
FolderManifest shows you. Compare two folders, monitor 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
Three jobs. One safety net.
Everything runs locally on your Windows, Mac, or Linux machine. No cloud, no uploads, and nothing is ever changed without your approval.
Folder Monitor
Know the moment a folder changes
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.
See folder monitoringAuto Organize
Auto Organize files — with a full undo
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.
See the organization workflowStart with the job
Choose the folder task in front of you
Use the free desktop trial for one concrete result: compare, organize, inspect duplicates, monitor, archive, or verify.
Also built in
Everything else, same safety net
One app, every tool running locally on your machine — nothing uploaded, nothing changed without your approval.
Verify Changes
The core: scan a folder, generate HTML/CSV/Markdown + SHA-256, then verify any later state and see exactly what changed.
Compare Files
Compare two files by content, size, or metadata before you replace, upload, or archive either copy.
Learn moreSafe Archive
Copy a folder to local storage, S3/B2/R2, or Google Drive with a report that proves exactly what arrived.
Learn moreFile Tools
Compare files, calculate checksums, inspect metadata, and dedupe CSV/Excel rows fully offline — no row limits.
Find Duplicates
Content-based file dedup; extras go to the Recovery Bin, reversible — never a hard delete.
Learn moreChecksums
Calculate SHA-256 or CRC32 hashes for files and folders when you need a verifiable fingerprint.
Learn moreMetadata viewer
Inspect embedded file metadata, MIME types, sizes, and other details without uploading the file.
Learn moreRecovery Bin
Every cleanup is reversible. Nothing is permanently gone until you empty the bin.
Command Line
Script every feature from the terminal with stable --json envelopes built for coding agents.
Learn more“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
Your AI agent, with a seatbelt
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.”
Never get blindsided by a changed folder again.
One app for Compare Folders, Folder Monitor, and Auto Organize — every move journaled, one click to undo.
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FolderManifest
When folders drift after syncs, handoffs, or cleanup jobs, you see exactly what changed and when. Compare any two folders, use Folder Monitor in the background, and Auto Organize clutter from a plan you approve — nothing moves without your say-so, and nothing leaves your machine.
Compare two folders and see what changed
Folder Monitor for changes in the background
Auto Organize messy folders — every move has one-click undo
Runs locally on Windows, macOS & Linux
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Compare Folders, Folder Monitor, and Auto Organize with one-click undo — all processed locally.
- Compare two folders and see what changed
- Use Folder Monitor in the background
- Run on Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Verify migrations and keep evidence locally
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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.”
What users say
A clearer folder story, from people who use it.
“FolderManifest makes it easy to organize folder structures and manage duplicate files while keeping everything safe and secure.”
Mehedy H.Research and operations“I can understand a project folder at a glance, review what changed, and keep the cleanup process clear for everyone involved.”
Tasmina Akter C.Project coordination“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.Business partnerBusiness-partner reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about FolderManifest's features, licensing, and technical requirements.
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Compare Folders in seconds, use Folder Monitor in the background, and Auto Organize with a full undo. Download and open the app, enter your email, and start with a sample comparison free for 7 days.
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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.”