Utility Scripts Collection

A collection of Python utility scripts for everyday tasks that help simplify and automate common actions for computer users. Each script is designed to handle a specific type of task, from file management to system monitoring, making life easier for users who need quick, efficient solutions.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Available Scripts
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nabs23/scripts
   cd scripts

2. (Optional) Set up a virtual environment:

   python -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Available Scripts

Script	Description
image_converter.py	Converts all .webp images in a folder to .jpg.
bulk_renamer.py	Renames files in a directory according to a specified pattern.
organize_by_extension.py	Organizes files in a folder into subfolders by file type.
duplicate_finder.py	Finds and optionally deletes duplicate files based on content.
folder_size_calculator.py	Calculates the size of each folder in a specified directory.
text_search.py	Searches for a keyword or phrase across text files in a directory.
backup_script.py	Backs up specified files or folders to a target location with versioning.
compression_tool.py	Compresses or decompresses files and folders.
pdf_merger.py	Merges multiple PDF files into one document.
system_info.py	Displays system information (CPU, memory, disk usage, etc.).
image_resizer.py	Resizes all images in a folder to specified dimensions.
temp_file_cleaner.py	Clears out temporary files in specified directories.
webpage_screenshot.py	Captures a screenshot of a webpage from a given URL.
clipboard_to_text.py	Saves clipboard content to a text file.
bulk_url_downloader.py	Downloads files from a list of URLs.

Usage

Each script can be run independently. Simply navigate to the directory containing the script and execute it with Python.

Example:

python image_converter.py

Script Descriptions

• image_converter.py: Converts all .webp images in the current folder to .jpg format and places them in a jpg subfolder.
• bulk_renamer.py: Prompts for a naming pattern and renames all files in the target folder.
• duplicate_finder.py: Scans a folder for duplicate files based on file content.
• pdf_merger.py: Accepts multiple PDF files as input and merges them into a single PDF file.

For detailed usage instructions, see the script’s header comments or use --help for options, where available.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue for any improvements or additional scripts.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

This README provides a structured overview for your collection of utility scripts, making it easy for other users to understand the purpose and use of each script in the repository.