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TMSU

Tag files and browse them through a virtual filesystem

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File Management linux Go GPL-3.0

Description

TMSU is a simple tool for tagging files, providing a virtual filesystem for a tag-based view of your files from within any other program. It adds metadata to your files through tags rather than organizing by directories.

When to use this tool

✓ Good fit when
  • You want to organize files by tags instead of directories
  • You need flexible, metadata-based file organization
✕ Avoid when
  • You need macOS or Windows support

AI Summary

File tagging tool with virtual filesystem for tag-based file browsing

Capabilities

  • + Tag files with arbitrary metadata
  • + Browse tagged files through a virtual FUSE filesystem
  • + Query files by tag combinations
  • + Integrate with any file manager via virtual filesystem

Use When

  • → You want to organize files by tags instead of directories
  • → You need flexible, metadata-based file organization

Avoid When

  • x You need macOS or Windows support
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