NeatShift

Keep your files organized, without losing track of them 🎯

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Hey there! 👋 Ever get frustrated with messy files scattered across your PC? Let me explain what NeatShift does with a real example:

Imagine you have:

• Games in C:\Games (eating up your SSD space)
• Documents in C:\Users\You\Documents (getting cluttered)
• Downloads everywhere

You want to move those huge game folders to your bigger HDD, but:

• Steam won't find the games anymore
• Shortcuts break
• File paths in your apps stop working

That's where NeatShift comes in! 🎮

It lets you:

1. Move those big game folders to D:\Games
2. Creates magical links so everything still works
3. Your PC thinks the files haven't moved at all!

Real-world uses:

• Move games to a different drive without breaking Steam
• Organize documents while keeping shortcuts working
• Clean up your SSD without breaking anything
• Keep your files organized YOUR way

Think of it like creating shortcuts, but WAY more powerful - apps can't even tell the files moved!

Note

: English isn't my first language, so you might spot some quirks in the documentation. Feel free to suggest improvements!

✨ See It In Action

Light Mode - Clean & Crisp

Dark Mode - Easy on the Eyes

🚀 What Makes NeatShift Special?

• 🔗 Smart Moving: Move files anywhere, and NeatShift creates symbolic links so everything still works
• 🛡️ Double Safety: Choose between NeatSaves quick backup or system restore points - or use both!
• 🎨 Looks Good, Feels Good: Modern Windows 11 style with both light and dark themes
• ⚡ Super Simple: Just drag and drop your files - it's that easy
• 🔍 Stay in Control: See and manage all your symbolic links in one place
• 📱 Two Ways to Browse: Simple guide view for beginners, pro explorer view when you need it
• 🔄 Always Updated: Get notified when new versions drop, update right from the app
• ⚠️ No Surprises: Smart checks to prevent accidents before they happen

🎯 Getting Started

Just Want to Use It?

1. Grab the latest version from our Releases page
2. Pick your flavor:
   • NeatShift.exe - One file, ready to go (bit larger)
   • NeatShift-Release.zip - Zipped package (smaller download)
3. Double-click and you're set!
   • No installer headaches
   • Everything's included - even the .NET stuff

Want to Tinker With the Code?

1. Get your copy:

git clone https://github.com/BytexGrid/NeatShift.git

2. Fire up Visual Studio 2022
3. You'll need:
   • Visual Studio 2022 (any flavor works)
   • .NET 6.0 SDK
   • Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0+
4. Ready to roll:
   • Set NeatShift as your startup
   • Hit F6 to build
   • F5 to see it in action

📚 Learn More

Check out our Wiki for all the details:

• Getting Started Guide
• How to Use
• Safety First
• Common Questions

💻 What You'll Need

Bare Minimum:

• Windows 7 SP1 or newer
• Admin rights (for creating links)
• 100 MB of space

For the Best Experience:

• Windows 10/11
• An SSD (because faster is better)
• System Restore turned on (just in case)

🔑 About Those Admin Rights

NeatShift needs admin privileges for two things:

1. Making Symbolic Links: Windows is picky about who gets to create these
2. System Restore Points: Better safe than sorry!

⚠️ Heads Up!

NeatShift is still young and growing. While I've added safety nets like automatic restore points:

1. Back Up: Maybe create a restore point yourself - just to be extra safe
2. Work in Progress: We're actively improving things
3. No Guarantees: It works on my machine(s), but you know how that goes
4. Double-Check: Always verify your links work as expected

🤝 Need a Hand?

Got questions or ideas?

• Browse our Wiki
• Open an Issue - I read them all!

📜 Legal Stuff

NeatShift is free software under the GNU General Public License v3.0. In simple terms:

• Use it however you like
• Share it with others
• Make it better
• Share your improvements

Full license details here