Smart Download Router

Auto-organize downloads with regex rules by filename/URL, or use Force Mode to redirect all to one folder. Keep Downloads clean!

# Smart Download Router - Chrome Web Store Description ## 🚀 Never Lose Your Files Again. Organize Downloads Automatically. Tired of hunting through a chaotic Downloads folder for that one PDF you downloaded last week? Say goodbye to files like "invoice(1).pdf" or "image_final_v2.jpg" scattered everywhere. **Smart Download Router** is your ultimate solution for keeping downloads organized automatically. --- ## ✨ What Makes This Extension Special? ### 🔴 Force Mode - The "Master Switch" Working on a specific project? Activate **Force Mode** with a single click and redirect **ALL** your downloads to a dedicated folder temporarily. **Perfect for:** - Collecting all resources for a client project in one place - Downloading research materials for a specific topic - Organizing files for a presentation or report - Any situation where you want everything in one folder without creating permanent rules **Flexible Destination Options:** - Choose from your saved favorite folders - Enter a custom path on the fly - Switch between modes instantly from the popup ### 🧠 Smart Auto Routing - Set It and Forget It Create intelligent rules once, and let the extension sort your files automatically forever. **Route by File Type:** - Send all `.pdf` files to `Documents/Invoices` - Direct `.jpg`, `.png` images to `Photos/Work` - Move `.zip` archives to `Downloads/Archives` **Route by Filename Pattern:** - Files containing "invoice" → `Documents/Invoices` - Files starting with "report_" → `Work/Reports` - Files with dates like "2024-01-15" → organized by pattern **Route by Download Source (URL):** - All downloads from `github.com` → `Dev/GitHub` - Files from `drive.google.com` → `Cloud/GoogleDrive` - Downloads from specific websites → custom folders **Priority Control:** Simply drag and drop rules to change their order. The first matching rule wins! ### 🎯 Dual Match Types - Maximum Flexibility Each rule can match against: - **Filename:** Perfect for organizing by file type or naming conventions - **URL:** Ideal for routing downloads from specific websites or domains This gives you unprecedented control over how your downloads are organized. ### 📂 Intelligent Path Management The extension automatically handles both relative and absolute paths: **Relative Paths:** `Images/Vacation` creates a folder inside your Downloads directory **Absolute Paths:** Paste `C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\Project` and the extension automatically detects the Downloads folder and uses the relative part (`Project`) No need to worry about path formats - it just works! ### 🧪 Regex Playground - Test Before You Commit Not a regex expert? No problem! **Built-in Testing Tool:** - Type a test filename or URL - See instantly which rule would match - Experiment with patterns before creating rules - Learn regex through practical examples **Common Regex Examples Included:** - All PDF files: `\.pdf$` - All images: `\.(jpg|png|gif)$` - Files starting with "invoice": `^invoice_` - Date patterns: `\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}` - And many more! ### 📁 Saved Folders - Quick Access Create a library of your most-used destinations: - Add friendly aliases (e.g., "Work Invoices" → `Documents/Work/Invoices`) - Reuse across multiple rules - Quick selection in Force Mode - Manage all your favorite folders in one place ### 🌍 Multi-Language Support Full interface available in: - **English** - **French** (Français) Switch languages easily from the settings menu. ### 🎨 Beautiful, Modern Design **Premium Interface:** - Clean, intuitive layout - Smooth animations and transitions - Professional color scheme - Responsive design **Dark Mode Support:** - Automatic theme detection (follows system preferences) - Manual override (Light/Dark/System) - Perfectly readable in any lighting condition - Easy on the eyes during late-night work sessions --- ## 📖 How to Use ### Quick Start (30 Seconds) 1. **Install the extension** 2. **Click the extension icon** in your toolbar 3. **Enable Routing** with the toggle switch 4. **Choose your mode:** - Toggle **Force Mode** ON to redirect all downloads to one folder - Keep it OFF to use automatic rule-based routing That's it! You're ready to go. ### Creating Your First Rule 1. Click the extension icon and select **Settings** 2. Navigate to the **Rules** tab 3. Click **Add Rule** 4. Configure your rule: - **Name:** Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "PDF Invoices") - **Match Type:** Choose Filename or URL - **Regex Pattern:** Enter your pattern (e.g., `\.pdf$` for all PDFs) - **Destination:** Select a saved folder or type a custom path 5. **Save** and you're done! ### Setting Up Saved Folders 1. Go to **Settings** → **Folders** tab 2. Click **Add Folder** 3. Enter: - **Alias:** A friendly name (e.g., "Work Documents") - **Path:** The folder path (e.g., `Work/Documents`) 4. Use this folder in any rule or Force Mode destination ### Testing Your Patterns 1. Go to **Settings** → **Rules** tab 2. Find the **Regex Playground** at the top 3. Select match type (Filename or URL) 4. Type a test string 5. See instantly which rule matches! --- ## 🎓 Common Use Cases ### For Professionals - **Invoices & Receipts:** Auto-route PDFs with "invoice" to accounting folder - **Client Work:** Use Force Mode when working on specific client projects - **Email Attachments:** Route downloads from email domains to dedicated folders - **Reports:** Organize reports by date pattern automatically ### For Developers - **GitHub Downloads:** Route all GitHub downloads to `Dev/GitHub` - **Documentation:** Send all `.md` files to `Docs` - **Source Code:** Route `.zip` archives from code repositories - **Libraries:** Organize npm packages, dependencies by source ### For Students - **Course Materials:** Create rules for each class or subject - **Research Papers:** Route PDFs from academic sites to research folders - **Assignments:** Use Force Mode during assignment work sessions - **Study Resources:** Organize by topic or semester automatically ### For Content Creators - **Stock Photos:** Route images from stock sites to asset libraries - **Audio Files:** Send music/sound effects to production folders - **Video Assets:** Organize footage by project or source - **Templates:** Route design templates to organized collections --- ## 🔒 Privacy & Security **Your Data Stays Private:** - All settings and rules stored locally on your device - No data sent to external servers - No tracking or analytics - No account required **Minimal Permissions:** - **downloads:** Required to intercept and route downloads - **storage:** Required to save your settings and rules locally That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. --- ## 💡 Pro Tips 1. **Start Simple:** Create one or two basic rules first, then expand 2. **Use the Playground:** Always test regex patterns before creating rules 3. **Organize by Priority:** Put more specific rules at the top, general ones at the bottom 4. **Saved Folders:** Set up your most-used destinations first for quick access 5. **Force Mode:** Perfect for temporary projects - no need to create/delete rules 6. **URL Matching:** Great for organizing downloads from specific websites or services 7. **Backup Your Rules:** Take screenshots of your rules page for reference --- ## 🆘 Troubleshooting **Downloads not routing?** - Check that "Enable Routing" is turned ON in the popup - Verify your regex pattern in the Playground - Ensure the rule is active (not disabled) - Check rule priority order **Path not working?** - Chrome can only save to Downloads folder (security restriction) - Use relative paths like `Work/Projects` not absolute paths - If pasting absolute paths, ensure they contain "Downloads" folder **Rule not matching?** - Test in Regex Playground first - Check if match type is correct (Filename vs URL) - Verify regex syntax (case-sensitive by default) - Check if a higher-priority rule is matching first --- ## 🌟 Why Choose Smart Download Router? ✅ **Save Time:** No more manual file organization ✅ **Stay Organized:** Every file goes to the right place automatically ✅ **Flexible:** Two modes for different workflows ✅ **Powerful:** Regex patterns for unlimited matching possibilities ✅ **User-Friendly:** Beautiful interface, easy to use ✅ **Privacy-Focused:** Your data never leaves your computer ✅ **Free:** Full-featured with no hidden costs or subscriptions --- ## 📊 Perfect For - Professionals managing invoices, contracts, and documents - Developers downloading code, libraries, and documentation - Students organizing course materials and research - Content creators managing assets and resources - Anyone who downloads files regularly and wants to stay organized --- ## 🚀 Get Started Today Install Smart Download Router and take control of your Downloads folder. Set up your rules once, and never hunt for a downloaded file again. **Your organized digital life starts now!** --- *Note: This extension requires Chrome's Downloads folder as the base directory due to browser security restrictions. All paths are relative to your Downloads folder.*