Automated Directory Organizer

Status: Complete	Language: Python 3.x	Category: Automation/Utility

This is a single-script Python utility designed to automatically organize the contents of any specified directory into subfolders based on file type (e.g., Images, Documents, Code). It demonstrates practical scripting, robust I/O handling, and essential file system management.

Key Skills Demonstrated

• File System Automation (I/O): Utilizes Python's os and shutil libraries for low-level file path manipulation (os.path.join, os.makedirs) and reliable file movement (shutil.move).
• Data-Driven Configuration: The organization rules are defined entirely within a configurable file_types dictionary, allowing for easy expansion and maintenance.
• Defensive Programming: Implements try...except blocks to handle common runtime errors, such as invalid directory paths and file permission errors, ensuring the script is robust.
• Path Manipulation: Uses os.path.splitext and string methods to accurately parse file extensions and determine the correct destination.

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How It Works

The script follows a clear, two-stage process:

1. Preparation:
   • Accepts a directory path from the user.
   • Creates all necessary destination folders (Images, Documents, etc.) using os.makedirs(..., exist_ok=True).
2. Execution:
   • Iterates through every item in the source directory using os.listdir().
   • Bypasses directories (os.path.isdir(...)).
   • Matches the file extension against the file_types dictionary.
   • Moves the file to the corresponding folder (or to a Misc folder if the type is unknown) using shutil.move().

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Setup and Usage

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x (No external libraries required.)

Running the Script

1. Save the code as file_organizer.py.
2. Open your terminal or command prompt.
3. Run the script:

   python file_organizer.py

4. The script will prompt you to enter the full path of the directory you wish to organize.