A modern file manager built with WPF, featuring an intuitive interface and powerful file preview capabilities.

• Three-panel layout: Directory tree, file list, file preview
• Smart navigation: Back/forward/up directory navigation
• Address bar: Direct path input for quick navigation
• Live refresh: Dynamic file and directory updates

• Text files: .txt, .cs, .xml, .json, .md and more
• Images: .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp and more
• HTML files: Source code preview
• CSV files: Table data preview
• PDF files: File info display (opens externally)
• Directory info: Folder statistics and size calculation

• Background calculation: Multi-threaded async directory size calculation
• Progress display: Real-time calculation progress
• Smart caching: Avoids redundant calculations
• Access control: Graceful handling of permission restrictions

• Fluent Design: Modern design based on WPF-UI
• Dark theme: Default dark theme for comfortable viewing
• Colorful icons: Rich, colorful file type icons for better visual distinction
• Responsive layout: Supports window resizing
• Color-coded navigation: Intuitive color scheme for different UI elements

Requires .NET 8.0 Runtime and Windows 10 or higher.

git clone https://github.com/caojiachen1/FileSpace
cd FileSpace
dotnet run

1. Browse files: Select folders in the left tree, view files in center panel
2. Preview files: Click files to view preview in right panel
3. Open files: Double-click to open with default program
4. Enter directories: Double-click folders to navigate

• Back: Return to previous directory
• Up: Enter parent directory
• Refresh: Reload current directory contents

• Select a folder to view basic info in preview panel
• System automatically calculates folder size in background
• Progress information displayed during calculation
• Results are cached for improved performance

• ✅ Copy/Cut/Paste: Basic file operations with clipboard support (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V)
• ✅ Delete Files/Folders: Support both recycle bin (Delete) and permanent deletion (Shift+Delete)
• ✅ Rename: In-place file/folder renaming functionality (F2)
• ✅ Multi-File Selection: Ctrl/Shift multi-selection support
• ✅ Batch Operations: Bulk copy, delete, move operations with progress tracking
• ✅ Selection Tools: Select all (Ctrl+A), invert selection, and clear selection
• ⏳ Create New Folder: Directory creation with input validation
• ⏳ File Drag & Drop: Support drag and drop for move/copy operations

• Multi-File Selection: Full Ctrl/Shift multi-selection support
• Batch Copy/Cut/Paste: Copy or move multiple files simultaneously
• Batch Delete: Delete multiple files to recycle bin or permanently
• Selection Utilities:
  • Select All (Ctrl+A)
  • Invert Selection
  • Visual selection count in toolbar and context menu
• Progress Tracking: Real-time progress for batch operations
• Smart UI: Toolbar buttons and context menu adapt to selection count

• Ctrl+C: Copy selected files
• Ctrl+X: Cut selected files
• Ctrl+V: Paste files
• Delete: Delete selected files to recycle bin
• Shift+Delete: Permanently delete selected files
• F2: Rename selected file
• Ctrl+A: Select all files
• Escape: Cancel current operation/close dialog
• Backspace: Navigate to parent directory

• ⏳ Icon View: Large icon display with customizable sizes
• ✅ List Details: Customizable columns (name, size, date, type)
• ⏳ Thumbnail View: Image file thumbnail previews
• ✅ Tree View: Hierarchical folder structure

• ⏳ Resizable Panels: Drag to adjust panel sizes
• ⏳ Layout Persistence: Remember user layout preferences
• ⏳ Fullscreen Mode: Hide toolbars for maximum viewing area
• ✅ Responsive Design: Adapt to different window sizes

• ✅ Right-Click Context Menu: Comprehensive context operations
• ✅ Keyboard Shortcuts: Standard file manager hotkeys
• ⏳ File Properties Dialog: Detailed file information and editing
• ✅ Quick Actions Toolbar: Customizable quick access buttons
• ✅ Explorer Integration: "View in Explorer" context menu option

• ⏳ Favorite Paths: Bookmark frequently used directories
• ⏳ Quick Access: Recent folders and files
• ⏳ Workspaces: Save different working environments
• ✅ Breadcrumb Navigation: Click-to-navigate path bar

• ✅ File Preview Panel: Preview files without opening
• ⏳ Image Gallery Mode: Navigate through images
• ✅ Text File Preview: Syntax highlighting for code files
• ⏳ Video/Audio Preview: Media file thumbnails and info

• ⏳ Explorer Integration: Option to set as default file manager
• ⏳ System Tray: Minimize to system tray
• ⏳ Startup Options: Auto-start with Windows
• ⏳ Shell Extensions: Right-click menu in Windows Explorer

• ⏳ Virtual Scrolling: Handle large directories efficiently
• ✅ Caching System: Cache file info and thumbnails
• ✅ Background Threading: Move heavy operations to background
• ✅ Memory Management: Optimize memory usage for large file sets

• ⏳ Settings Storage: Save user preferences and settings
• ⏳ History Tracking: Access and search history
• ⏳ Session Recovery: Restore tabs and state on startup
• ⏳ Configuration Export/Import: Backup and share settings

• ⏳ Plugin System: Support for third-party extensions
• ⏳ Theme System: Switchable UI themes and color schemes
• ⏳ Custom Toolbar: User-configurable toolbar buttons
• ⏳ Script Integration: PowerShell/batch script integration

• ✅ Disk Usage Analyzer: Visual disk space usage analysis
• ⏳ Duplicate File Finder: Find and clean duplicate files
• ⏳ File Type Statistics: Analyze file type distribution
• ⏳ Large File Finder: Locate space-consuming files

• ⏳ Batch Rename: Rule-based bulk file renaming
• ⏳ Format Conversion: Image and document format conversion
• ⏳ File Synchronization: Folder sync functionality
• ✅ Bulk Operations: Mass file operations with progress tracking

• ⏳ Crash Recovery: Recover from unexpected shutdowns
• ⏳ Operation Undo: Undo file operations (when possible)
• ⏳ Backup Mechanism: Auto-backup before destructive operations
• ✅ Error Logging: Comprehensive error logging and reporting

• ⏳ File Permissions: View and edit file permissions
• ⏳ Secure Delete: Secure file deletion options
• ⏳ Checksum Verification: File integrity checking
• ⏳ Access Control: Restrict access to sensitive operations

• ⏳ Cloud Integration: Support for cloud storage services
• ⏳ Remote File Access: FTP/SFTP/SSH support
• ⏳ Archive Support: Built-in zip/rar handling
• ⏳ Version Control: Basic Git integration for developers
• ⏳ File Comparison: Compare files and directories
• ⏳ Network Drive Management: Enhanced network location handling

The folder analysis window has been completely redesigned with modern aesthetics and improved usability:

• Enhanced Progress Indicator: Beautiful progress card with gradient background and improved typography
• Gradient Statistics Cards: Eye-catching cards with color gradients and icons for key metrics
• Icon Integration: Added meaningful icons throughout the interface for better visual guidance
• Improved Typography: Enhanced text hierarchy with better font weights and sizes
• Modern Tab Design: Redesigned tabs with icons and rounded corners for better navigation
• Enhanced Data Grids: Improved table layouts with better spacing and visual hierarchy

• Rich Color Palette: Added new accent colors (red, cyan, etc.) for better categorization
• Gradient Backgrounds: Beautiful gradient backgrounds for statistic cards
• Improved Contrast: Enhanced text contrast for better readability
• Shadow Effects: Subtle drop shadows for card depth and modern appearance

• Better Layout: Improved spacing and margins throughout the interface
• Visual Hierarchy: Clear information hierarchy with proper sizing and colors
• Icon-Based Navigation: Added emoji and icons to tabs for quick identification
• Enhanced Buttons: Improved button styling with better padding and typography
• Modern Card Design: Rounded corners and elevation effects for a contemporary look

• Enhanced Styles: Comprehensive style system with reusable components
• Improved DataGrid: Better column headers and row styling
• Responsive Design: Better handling of different window sizes
• Accessibility: Improved color contrast and visual indicators

Special thanks to the following projects that made FileSpace possible:

• Magika-CSharp - File type detection library

Legend:

• ✅ Completed
• ⏳ In Progress / Partially Implemented
• ❌ Not Started / Blocked
• 🚀 High Priority
• ⭐ Medium Priority
• 🌟 Future/Low Priority