Title: FolderForge – AI-powered media library organizer for WordPress
Author: Approid Tech
Published: <strong>Ọwẹ́wẹ̀  10, 2026</strong>
Last modified: Ọwẹ́wẹ̀  10, 2026

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# FolderForge – AI-powered media library organizer for WordPress

 Láti ọwọ́ [Approid Tech](https://profiles.wordpress.org/approidtech/)

[Ṣe ìgbàsílẹ̀](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/folderforge.1.0.1.zip)

 * [Àwọn àlàyé](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/#description)
 * [Àwọn àgbéyẹ̀wò](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/#reviews)
 *  [Ìgbéwọlẹ̀](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/#installation)
 * [Ìdàgbàsókè](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/#developers)

 [Ìrànlọ́wọ́](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/folderforge/)

## Àpèjúwe

**FolderForge turns the WordPress media library into a proper asset manager.** Organize
thousands of files with **drag-and-drop folders**, tag them **manually or automatically
with an AI provider**, control **access per folder**, catch **duplicates** before
they clutter your library, and **undo any change** from a full audit trail.

#### Why FolderForge?

Most media folder plugins stop at nested folders. **FolderForge goes further:**

 * **AI auto-tagging and alt text** — vision models generate tags and alt text on
   upload
 * **Tags alongside folders** — files can live in one folder but have many tags
 * **Smart folders** — dynamic queries like “PDFs uploaded this month” or “images
   without alt text”
 * **Per-folder permissions** — real ACLs by user or role
 * **Duplicate detection with perceptual hashing** — catches near-duplicates, not
   just exact matches
 * **Bulk operations that scale** — batch move, tag, and delete via a proper bulk
   API
 * **Full audit log with undo** — never lose work to a mis-click
 * **One-click import** from FileBird, HappyFiles, Real Media Library, WP Media 
   Folder, Wicked Folders, Enhanced Media Library, and Folders (Premio)

#### Core Features

**Folders**

 * **Unlimited nested folders** with drag-and-drop
 * **Custom folder colors** — 10-color preset palette
 * **Custom folder icons** — 22-icon grid picker
 * **Right-click context menu** with keyboard shortcuts (F2 rename, Del delete, 
   Ctrl+Shift+N new)
 * **Breadcrumb trail** in the Media Library
 * **Non-destructive** — files stay in place, permalinks never break

**Tags**

 * Files can live in **one folder** but have **many tags**
 * **Manual or AI-generated** tags with source + confidence tracking
 * **Bulk tag** multiple attachments at once

**AI Features (optional)**

 * **AI auto-tagging** on upload using WordPress core AI Client
 * **Automatic alt text** for accessibility and SEO
 * **Manual “Analyze with AI”** button on any attachment
 * **Bulk AI Analyze** for existing media
 * **No API keys stored** — credentials live in the official AI Provider connector
   plugins

**Smart Folders**

 * **Saved dynamic queries** — filter by MIME type, upload date, author, size, missing
   alt text, tags
 * **Live preview count** in the builder
 * **Owner-only access** — creator or admin

**Permissions**

 * **Read / Write / Delete / Admin** capability hierarchy
 * **Grant to users OR roles**
 * **Inherits from parent** folder unless overridden
 * **Site admins bypass** all checks; folder creators always have admin on their
   own folders

**Bulk Operations**

 * **Move**, **Tag**, **AI Analyze**, or **Delete** multiple files at once
 * **Toolbar in the Media Library** with a live selected-count and folder dropdown

**Duplicate Detection**

 * **SHA-256 exact hashing** — catches identical files
 * **Perceptual (aHash)** on images — catches resized / re-saved / format-converted
   near-duplicates
 * **Upload-time warning** — client-side scan before upload, shows existing matches
 * **Admin dashboard** grouped by hash

**Audit Log + Undo**

 * **Every mutation is logged** with user, timestamp, and undo payload
 * **Undo toasts** on destructive actions
 * **Server-side undo endpoint** for folder create / update / delete / move, bulk
   moves, auto-assigns

**Gutenberg Gallery Block**

 * **FolderForge Gallery** block — pick a folder, set columns and limit, done
 * **Live preview** in the editor
 * **Responsive grid** with lazy-loaded images

**Coexistence and Migration**

 * **Detects 9 competing plugins** and gracefully disables its own UI when they 
   are active
 * **One-click importers** for FileBird, Real Media Library, HappyFiles, WP Media
   Folder, Wicked Folders, Enhanced Media Library, and Folders (Premio)
 * **Source data is never modified** — safe to keep the other plugin running until
   verified

**Developer Surface**

 * **27 REST endpoints** under `folderforge/v1`
 * **Object-level permission checks** on every endpoint
 * **Filter and action hooks** for custom importers, AI byte limits, and bootstrap
   events

#### AI Provider Integration

FolderForge integrates with the **WordPress AI Client** (available in WordPress 
7.0 and later). Install any **AI Provider connector plugin**, configure it once,
and FolderForge will route requests through it automatically. **No API keys are 
stored** in FolderForge itself.

#### Third-Party Services

When AI features are enabled, image bytes and a fixed prompt are sent to the AI 
provider you have configured (for example Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google). **This 
transmission only happens when you enable auto-tagging, auto alt text, or click “
Analyze with AI”** on an attachment. See each providerÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’s terms of
service and privacy policy for how they process image data.

Provider documentation and policies:

 * **Anthropic** — https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms
 * **OpenAI** — https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
 * **Google Gemini** — https://policies.google.com/terms/generative-ai

## Àwọn àwòrán ìbòjú

[⌊Media Library with the FolderForge folder tree in the sidebar.⌉⌊Media Library 
with the FolderForge folder tree in the sidebar.⌉[

Media Library with the FolderForge folder tree in the sidebar.

[⌊Right-click context menu with keyboard shortcuts.⌉⌊Right-click context menu with
keyboard shortcuts.⌉[

Right-click context menu with keyboard shortcuts.

[⌊Smart Folders builder — filter by MIME type, upload date, alt-text status, size,
and more.⌉⌊Smart Folders builder — filter by MIME type, upload date, alt-text status,
size, and more.⌉[

Smart Folders builder — filter by MIME type, upload date, alt-text status, size,
and more.

[⌊Duplicate detection page showing exact and perceptually-similar image groups.⌉⌊
Duplicate detection page showing exact and perceptually-similar image groups.⌉[

Duplicate detection page showing exact and perceptually-similar image groups.

[⌊Permissions modal for granting per-folder access to users or roles.⌉⌊Permissions
modal for granting per-folder access to users or roles.⌉[

Permissions modal for granting per-folder access to users or roles.

## Àwọn ìdí

Plugin yìí pèsè 1 ìdí.

 *   FolderForge Gallery Display a media folder as a responsive gallery.

## Ìgbéwọlẹ̀

 1. Upload the `folderforge` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. **Activate** the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
 3. You will be taken to the **FolderForge welcome dashboard** automatically.
 4. _(Optional)_ Install and configure an AI Provider connector plugin, then go to **
    FolderForge  Settings**.
 5. Start organizing from the **Media Library sidebar** or the FolderForge menu.

## FAQ

### Does FolderForge move my files on the server?

**No.** Folders are virtual — files stay in `wp-content/uploads/YYYY/MM/`, so **
permalinks never break**.

### Is an AI provider required?

**No.** AI features are optional. Without an AI Provider connector plugin you still
get **folders, tags, smart folders, permissions, duplicate detection, and the audit
log**.

### Can I import folders from another media-folder plugin?

**Yes.** Go to **FolderForge  Settings  Import from another plugin**. FolderForge
reads data directly from the other pluginÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’s tables or taxonomies 
and copies it in. **The source data is never modified**, so you can keep the other
plugin running until you have verified the import.

Supported sources: **FileBird, Real Media Library, HappyFiles, WP Media Folder, 
Wicked Folders, Enhanced Media Library, Folders (Premio)**.

### What happens if another folder plugin is active on the same site?

FolderForge **detects it and disables its own Media Library sidebar** to avoid overlap.
All of FolderForgeÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’s own admin pages continue to work. Deactivate
the other plugin (or use the override in Settings) to re-enable full mode.

### Does it work if my server has broken permalinks / mod_rewrite?

**Yes.** FolderForge uses the query-string REST format internally, so it works even
when `/wp-json/` URLs are broken by missing `.htaccess` or disabled `mod_rewrite`.

### Where can I report bugs or request features?

Visit **https://approidtech.com/folderforge/support**, use the pluginÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá:’
s **support forum on WordPress.org**, or email **support@approidtech.com**.

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## Àwọn Olùkópa & Olùgbéejáde

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## Àkọsílẹ̀ àwọn àyípadà

#### 1.0.1

 * Fixed: Folder row stuck in yellow “loading” state after drag-and-drop image onto
   folder.
 * Fixed: Full page reload after bulk-moving files, which reset scroll position 
   and briefly zeroed folder counts.
 * Fixed: Folder-to-folder drag now visually reparents the folder in the tree immediately.
 * Fixed: Destination folder count now updates instantly on drag-drop and bulk move.
 * Added: “Move to root” option in the right-click context menu — promotes any child
   folder to top level.
 * Improved: Instant visual feedback (green flash + count bump) on successful moves;
   the media grid no longer forces a page reload if wp.mediaÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’s re-
   query stalls.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Àkójọpọ̀ Meta

 *  Ẹ̀yà **1.0.1**
 *  Ìgbàgbọ́hùn tó kẹ́yìn **wákàtí 6 sẹ́yìn**
 *  Àwọn ìgbéwọlẹ̀ tó ṣiṣẹ́ **Tó kéré sí 10**
 *  Ẹ̀yà WordPress ** 5.8 tàbí ju bẹ́ẹ̀ lọ **
 *  Dánwò dé **7.1**
 *  Ẹ̀yà PHP ** 7.4 tàbí ju bẹ́ẹ̀ lọ **
 *  Èdè
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/)
 * Àwọn àmì
 * [AI](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[Alt Text](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alt-text/)
   [folders](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/folders/)[media library](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)
   [media organizer](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-organizer/)
 *  [Ìwòye Tó Péye](https://yor.wordpress.org/plugins/folderforge/advanced/)

## Àwọn ìbò

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## Àwọn Olùkópa

 *   [ Approid Tech ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/approidtech/)
 *   [ Punit Bhalodiya ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/punitpatel-1/)

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