JavaFileRepo

A GitHub-style local project file repository built with Java Swing.
Upload files/folders, navigate your project tree, and export everything as a ZIP - all from a desktop GUI.

Features

Feature	Description
Upload Files	Pick multiple files via file chooser or drag & drop
Upload Folders	Import entire directory trees preserving structure
Create Folders	Supports nested paths like src/main/java
Sidebar Tree	Navigate folders just like VS Code's explorer
File Table	Listing with file type and size
File Viewer	Double-click any file to view its contents in a modal
Copy Content	Copy file contents to clipboard from the viewer
Download File	Save any individual file directly from the viewer
Rename / Delete	Right-click context menu on any file or folder
Download ZIP	Compress the entire repo with DEFLATE and save anywhere
Drag & Drop	Drag files or folders straight from your file manager
Auto-Save	Repository state is saved automatically on every change

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Running in VS Code

Option A - Run directly with Maven

1. Open the JavaFileRepo folder in VS Code
2. Make sure you have the Extension Pack for Java installed
   (Publisher: Microsoft - includes Maven support)
3. Open a terminal in VS Code and run:

mvn compile
mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="com.filerepo.Main"

Option B - Build a JAR then run

mvn package
java -jar target/JavaFileRepo.jar

Option C — Run via VS Code Java extension

1. Open src/main/java/com/filerepo/Main.java
2. Click the Run button that appears above the main method
3. The GUI window will open

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How to Use

1. Run the app (see above)
2. Click New Folder to create project directories
   Tip: type src/main/java to create nested folders at once
3. Click Upload Files to add individual files
   Or drag & drop files/folders from your file manager
4. Click Upload Folder to import an entire directory
5. Navigate folders using the sidebar tree or by double-clicking folders in the table
6. Double-click any file to open the file viewer modal
7. Right-click any file or folder to rename or delete it
8. Click Download ZIP to export the entire repository as a compressed ZIP file

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No External Dependencies

This project uses only the Java Standard Library (Swing + java.util.zip).
No third-party JARs required.