Building tiny file Cleaner First Electron Vibe APP

I am not so excited to share the story of how I built my first desktop application using Electron.js - SysFile Cleaner. This project wasn't just a technical exercise, it was fun to solve that stupid problem.

The Real Problem

Our operations team faced a daily challenge: they needed to deliver more than 5000+ files across 100-300 different folders to our cloud storage. The major pain point? These folders were cluttered with system metadata files like thumbs.db and .DS_Store. The team had two options, both equally frustrating:

Manually enter each folder and delete these files one by one
Use Windows Explorer's search function to find and delete them

Both methods were incredibly time-consuming and error-prone. This manual cleanup process was eating up hours of their valuable time every single day. That's when I decided to take action.

Why I Built It

I thought to myself: "Why not use Cursor to solve this problem once and for all?" I wanted to create a solution that would:

Automate the tedious cleanup process(Only for our internal use)
Save the operations team countless minutes.
Ensure only actual files are moved to the cloud
Make the process hassle-free and reliable

The goal was simple: create a tool that would let the team focus on their actual work rather than spending time on file cleanup.

Tech Stack

The application is built using:

Electron.js for cross-platform desktop application
HTML/CSS for the user interface
JavaScript for the core functionality

Key Features

🔍 Scans directories recursivlys for system metadata files
🧹 Clean and simple interface for easy file cleanup
📊 Real-time progress tracking
💻 Cross-platform support
📈 Shows total files found and cleaned

Development Experience

Building this app was a great learning experience. Some key takeaways:

Electron's Architecture: Understanding the main process and renderer process was crucial. The main process handles file system operations, while the renderer process manages the UI.
Cross-Platform Considerations: Ensuring the app works seamlessly across Windows and macOS required careful handling of file paths and system-specific behaviors.

Getting Started

The app is open-source and available on GitHub. You can:

Download the latest release for your platform
Clone the repository and run it locally
Contribute to the project

Future Plans

I'm planning to add more features like:

Currently i havent any future plan. Cause its very tiny app for tiny problem that makes crazy.

Building vibe is amazing !

Check out the GitHub repository to learn more and contribute to the project!