resource-hub-desktop

Project Overview

When your bookmarks, frequently used folders and desktop shortcuts are scattered across the browser, File Explorer and the desktop, Drawer gathers them into one searchable list. It is a portable Windows quick launcher built with a Flutter client plus a Python backend, runs without installation or registry entries, and keeps all data as JSON files inside the program folder.

Item	Value
Platform	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Stack	Flutter client + Python backend, JSON Lines over stdio
Size	Portable ZIP, ~22 MB
Storage	sites.json / folders.json / settings.json next to the exe
License	MIT

One hotkey pulls up every resource you use daily, with data staying on your machine.

Key Features

• Unified resource list: websites and local paths (folders or single files) share one search box; search by name, path, type, category or note, with favorites pinned, drag-to-reorder and a 5-second undo
• Folder mind map: click a folder row to unfold its contents as an auto-laid-out mind map; Ctrl + wheel to zoom, drag to pan, double-click a node to open it
• Quick panel: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + L for websites, Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F for folders; ↑↓ to select, Enter to open, Esc to close
• Browser bookmark sync: new Chrome / Edge bookmarks are imported automatically from local bookmark files; an optional bundled MV3 extension adds two-way delete and rename sync
• Per-site browser: installed browsers are detected automatically; right-click to open a site once in another browser, and the Open with dropdown in the details panel saves the default
• Explorer integration: right-click a folder background to use "Add to Drawer"; tray icon with close-to-tray and optional launch at startup
• AI category suggestions: optionally connect a DeepSeek or OpenAI-compatible endpoint to propose categories for uncategorized items; the API key is encrypted with Windows DPAPI and the feature is off by default

Interface and Controls

The main window offers list and grid views, and files can be added by dragging them in from Explorer. Every hotkey is remappable in Settings → Shortcuts with any Ctrl / Alt / Shift / Win combination, and mouse side buttons can be bound to the two quick panels. The UI ships Chinese and English, light and dark themes.

Target Audience

• Windows users merging bookmarks and shortcuts
• Keyboard-first efficiency fans
• Local-first users who refuse accounts and cloud sync
• Office workers who need portable software

Quick Start

1. Download Drawer-v*-win64.zip from Releases
2. Unzip to a writable directory (e.g. D:/Drawer), not inside the ZIP or Program Files
3. Run resource_hub.exe; sample resources are created on first launch — delete them and add your own
4. Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + L to try the quick panel

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
Dependencies	None; the portable build is self-contained
Backup	Copy the whole program folder

Notes

• Not code-signed: on the first SmartScreen warning choose "More info → Run anyway"; build from source if you prefer
• Data stays local: nothing leaves your machine except favicon fetches; AI suggestions only run after you configure an endpoint
• Windows only: no macOS or Linux builds for now