Treefile

Treefile is a Python package designed to generate file trees based on a plaintext configuration described in a .treefile file. It allows you to create complex directory structures with files and directories, optionally including virtual environments.

This project aims to simplify the process of setting up projects or generating boilerplate code by defining the structure in a simple text file.

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Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Command Line Arguments
• Features
• Configuration File
• Context Menu and File Icon Integration
• Contributing
• License

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Installation

To install Treefile, use pip:

pip install treefile

Alternatively, you can clone the repository and install it manually in an editable mode (Ensure Python 3.6 or later installed):

git clone https://github.com/BenevolenceMessiah/treefile.git
cd treefile
pip install -e .

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Usage

Treefile reads a .treefile configuration file and generates the corresponding directory structure.

Basic Usage

1. Create a .treefile file with your desired structure:

project/
    src/
        main.py
    README.md

2. Run Treefile:

treefile --file project.treefile --output output_dir

3. The files and directories will be created in the specified output directory.

Sample .treefile File Showing 'Tree Branches'

Lines can also include UTF-8 “tree branch” characters (e.g., ├──, └──), though this is optional. Indentation (preferably using 4 spaces) defines hierarchy:

token-itemize/
├── token_itemize/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── cli.py
│   └── main.py
└── tests/
    └── test_main.py

Running this with Treefile will create the full directory structure.

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Command Line Arguments

Treefile supports the following command line arguments:

treefile [OPTIONS] --file <PATH>

Available options:

• --file <PATH>: Path to the .treefile file (required)
• --output <PATH>: Output directory (default: current directory)
• --venv <NAME>: Name for virtual environment (default: .venv)
• --py <VERSION>: Python version for virtual environment
• --activate: Activate the virtual environment after creation
• --dry-run: Preview changes without creating files/directories
• --force: Overwrite existing files/directories if conflicts occur
• --version: Show package version

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Features

1. File Tree Generation

Treefile parses a .treefile file and creates the corresponding directory structure with files and directories.

2. Virtual Environment Management

Treefile can create virtual environments based on specified Python versions. If you include a venv section in your configuration, it will automatically handle environment creation.

3. Context Menu Integration

Treefile supports right-click context menu integration (Unpack Treefile) for .treefile files on Windows, macOS, and Linux:

• Windows: Register the context menu and file icon using register_icon.bat
• macOS/Linux: Use register_icon.sh to set up custom file icons and context menu actions.

4. File Icon Integration

Treefile integrates with Windows Explorer and the POSIX file manager of your choice to display custom icons for .treefile files:

• Windows: Register the context menu and file icon using register_icon.bat
• macOS/Linux: Use register_icon.sh to set up custom file icons and the context menu actions.

5. Embedded Configuration

You can embed configuration options directly in your .treefile file by adding a comment line starting with #!treefile::

#!treefile: --venv .venv --py python3.8
token-itemize/
├── token_itemize/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── cli.py
│   └── main.py
└── tests/
    └── test_main.py

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Configuration File

Treefile uses a config.yaml file for default settings:

venv: ".venv"
python: "python"
output: "."

This allows you to set defaults for virtual environments, Python versions, and output directories.

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Context Menu and File Icon Integration

Optionally run the following command to register the context menu and file icon if you want to have it integrated with your operating system:

Windows

Run the .bat file as administrator:

scripts/register_icon.bat

macOS/Linux

Make the script executable and run it:

chmod +x scripts/register_icon.sh && ./scripts/register_icon.sh

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit a pull request.

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License

Treefile is distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.