File Cleanup and Renaming Automation

Overview

This project is a Python-based automation script designed to perform file management tasks automatically. It helps organize files by deleting empty files and renaming existing files using a standardized naming convention. The script also maintains a log of all operations performed, making it easy to track and monitor changes.

Features

• Accepts a folder path from the user.
• Detects and deletes empty files.
• Renames files using a consistent naming convention.
• Generates a log file containing details of all operations.
• Uses exception handling for error management.
• Built using Python's OS module for file and directory operations.

Technologies Used

• Python 3
• OS Module
• Datetime Module

Working

1. The user enters the path of the target folder.
2. The script scans all files in the folder.
3. Empty files are identified and deleted.
4. Remaining files are renamed sequentially.
5. Every operation is recorded in a log file.
6. Any errors encountered are handled using exception handling.

Project Structure

File-Cleanup-Automation/
│
├── file_cleanup.py
├── README.md
├── operations_log.txt
└── screenshots/

Sample Output

Enter folder path: /workspaces/internspark_internship/file-test

Deleted: empty.txt
Renamed: report.pdf -> File_1.pdf
Renamed: notes.txt -> File_2.txt
Renamed: addresses.csv -> File_3.csv

Automation completed successfully.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding file handling using the OS module.
• Implementing automation scripts in Python.
• Using exception handling for robust applications.
• Creating and maintaining log files.
• Managing project documentation using GitHub.

Future Enhancements

• Sort files into folders based on file type.
• Add support for custom naming conventions.
• Generate detailed log reports.
• Provide a graphical user interface (GUI).

Author

Sinchana L Gowda