Document & Markup Converter
About Folder File List Generator
The Local Folder File List Generator reads local directory trees via the Web File System Access API, generating formatted plain text, CSV, and Markdown file manifest inventories with file sizes, relative paths, and extensions.
How to Use Folder File List Generator
Step 1
Click "Select Folder" and choose a local directory from your computer.
Step 2
Configure optional extension and depth filters.
Step 3
Review the generated file inventory table.
Step 4
Click "Export CSV" or "Copy Markdown List".
Practical Use Cases for Folder File List Generator
Creating Digital Asset Manifests & Project Inventories
Generate complete inventory spreadsheets of all files contained inside project folders for client deliverables.
Auditing Codebase File Structures
Export structured lists of all `.ts`, `.tsx`, and `.css` files in a source repository with size breakdowns.
Input & Output Examples
Generating Manifest for Selected Folder
Selected local folder with 3 files
`Path,Filename,Size (Bytes),Extension\n/src/index.ts,index.ts,1420,.ts\n/public/logo.png,logo.png,24500,.png`
Key Features & Performance
- ✓Reads local directories recursively via HTML5 Web File System API.
- ✓Export formats: CSV Spreadsheet, Markdown Checklist, Plain Text Paths, or JSON Array.
- ✓Filter files by extension (e.g. only `.jpg` or `.ts`) or minimum file size.
- ✓100% Client-Side memory execution.
- ✓1-Click Copy or Download file manifest.
Key Terminology & Definitions
Web File System API
A modern browser standard allowing authorized web applications to read files and directory structures directly on the user's device without uploading them.
File Manifest
A comprehensive structured list documenting all files within a directory package along with metadata such as path and byte size.