Dirlister

DIRLISTer - Directory Listing DownloaderDIRLISTer is a straightforward tool for downloading or backing up all files from a directory listing host.Directory listing is a web page that displays the files and directories available on a web server.With DIRLISTer, you can automate the process of downloading all files from a directory listing page, saving you the hassle of manual downloading.InstallationRequirementsPython 3requests librarybs4 librarySetupClone this repository: git clone to the project directory:Install the required Python libraries:pip install -r requirements.txtRunning the ScriptTo run the script, use:Running as System Tool (Linux)Make the script executable:mv dirlister.py dirlisterchmod +x dirlisterMove the executable to a directory in your system path:You can also create a symlink to the dirlister.py script in /usr/bin/ to make DIRLISTer accessible from anywhere on your system. This allows you to run the tool without needing to navigate to its directory each time.Steps:Make the script executable by running:Create a symlink in /usr/bin/ to allow system-wide access:sudo ln -s /path/to/dirlister/dirlister.py /usr/bin/dirlisterReplace /path/to/dirlister/dirlister.py with the actual path to the dirlister.py file.Now you can run DIRLISTer from anywhere on your system by simply typing:This method gives you convenient access to DIRLISTer from any directory in your terminal.The downloaded files will be saved in the dirlister_result_path folder located in the same directory from where you run the script.FeaturesUser-friendly: Simple to use.Excluding: Exclude extensions capailityConcurrent: Use concurrent when downloading the filesEfficiency: Skips files that have already been downloaded.Open Source: Contribute and improve the project!DemoCheck out the demo video:Tested EnvironmentDIRLISTer has been tested and confirmed to work on the following environments:PC: Ubuntu-based systems and Kali Linux.Android: Termux environment.If you encounter issues while using this tool on other operating systems, devices, or environments, please provide details in the Issues section of this repository. Your feedback is valuable and will help improve compatibility with other platforms.ContributingFeel free to contribute to the project by submitting pull requests or reporting issues. Your input is greatly appreciated!

FileLister: Use Ctrl + P to access print preview and dialogue.Export file: Choose "File" then "Export" to save the output to a .CSV, .HTML, .TEXT, or other file format. Open this file in another application like Excel or Word to print.And that covers the full process of using FileLister to flexibly configure and print directory contents!Compared to the Command Prompt method from earlier, FileLister‘s advantages are:Graphical and intuitive interfaceFully customizable outputIntegrated printing and exportingReusable templatesThe disadvantages:Requires downloading and learning third-party software Potential cost if choosing paid "Pro" versionMore complex setup with steeper learning curveOverall FileLister is extremely versatile for printing all types of specific folder content details. Let‘s contrast now with DirLister for simpler needs.DirLister WalkthroughDirLister provides a fast way to print a simple list of files inside a directory, with fewer customizations compared to FileLister. Here is how to use DirLister:Download and open DirListerClick "Open" and select folder Specify text file output Choose output optionsClick "Make List"Print text fileWhile simpler than FileLister, DirLister still offers a handful of helpful options covered next…Opening Target DirectoryInstead of a folder tree, DirLister has a text field for inputting the exact directory path:Either manually type the full path (e.g. C:\Users\Max) or use the "…" browse button to navigate to the target folder.Choosing Text File OutputYou must also specify where to save the output text file containing the printout by filling in the "Output" field:I named my text file folder-contents.txt but you can choose any filename.Output OptionsDirLister has very basic configuration options compared to FileLister:Checkboxes allow including Name, Size, Date, Time, and Type details in plaintext format.Leave all unchecked to just print a simple list of filenames only.Generate Text File ListingWith folder chosen, output set, and options selected – click "Make List" to have DirLister scan the directory and save a .TXT with the

Contents printed.This generates our output text file with the details chosen in Options:Much simpler than FileLister‘s rich output, but gets the job done.Printing or Opening OutputTo wrap up, open the generated text file in an application like Notepad and use Ctrl + P to access printing dialogue.Or leave the file saved digitally for archive/access later.DirLister has benefits around speed and simplicity compared to FileLister:Very easy to use and understandQuickly saves simple printout of filesLess setup and fewer choices to makeDownsides of DirLister:Very limited configuration optionsRequires manually opening output file to printLess details and structure than FileListerSo in summary – DirLister excels at fast, no-frills printing folder contents to text, while FileLister enables extensively customized and polished reports.Conclusion and RecommendationsPrinting the contents of directories is made easy on Windows using either built-in Command Prompt or third-party tools like FileLister and DirLister.Here is a quick recap of the what we covered in this guide:Command Prompt – use dir and > output.txt right from terminal FileLister – robust customizable graphical interfaceDirLister – simpler plaintext output in secondsThe best approach depends on your specific needs:For one-time informal printing, leverage Command Prompt If you will frequently print folder details, invest time with FileLister templatesDirLister fits basic recurring documentation of directory contentsHopefully this gives you a comprehensive overview of getting folder contents printed on Windows! Let us know if you have any other questions.