Zenity Folder Structure Exporter & Emailer
A downloadable Simple Hack for Linux
๐ Description
๐ Zenity Tree Email App
Zenity Tree Email is a lightweight desktop tool that helps you:
- Select a folder using a graphical file picker
- Automatically generate a tree view of its directory structure
- Optionally compress the structure to a `.zip` file
- Send the output via email from within the app
Built with โค๏ธ using Bash, Python, and Zenity, this app is perfect for:
- Developers needing to share project layouts
- IT support staff sharing folder reports
- Anyone who prefers a no-code, graphical interface
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### ๐ How to Use
1. **Download the AppImage**
2. Make it executable:
```bash
chmod +x Zenity_Tree_Email-x86_64.AppImage
3. Run the app:
./Zenity_Tree_Email-x86_64.AppImage
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to pick a folder, compress it, and send it via email.
๐ฅ๏ธ Requirements
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Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.)
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Zenity (comes preinstalled on many distros)
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Python (bundled via AppImage)
No installation required. Just download, make executable, and run.
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๐ Tech Stack
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Bash (shell scripting)
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Python 3
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Zenity (GTK-based GUI prompts)
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PyInstaller
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AppImage packaging
๐ฌ Feedback & Issues
If you have suggestions or run into any problems, reach out via the discussion section here on Itch.io or open an issue on the GitHub repo (link coming soon).
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