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Describe the feature
I’d like to suggest a small usability improvement: allow users to drag a folder from their file manager right onto the PictoPy window to add it to the app — similar to how Obsidian, Lightroom, and other desktop apps work.
What it would do
When a user drags a folder (like ~/Pictures/Travel) and drops it on the PictoPy window, a small confirmation pops up:
“Add this folder to your library for AI tagging or without AI Tagging?”
If they click “Yes”, PictoPy adds the folder using the exact same process as “Settings → Add Folder”
Nothing happens without the user’s permission — no automatic access
Why it’s safe and easy to add
- No new backend code needed — it would call the same function already used in Settings
- No extra permissions — PictoPy already has file access enabled for watched folders
- Only frontend changes: listening for drag events and showing a drop zone (~60 lines in React)
- Everything else (indexing, tagging, privacy) stays exactly the same
Why it matters
New users can get started faster — just drag their photo folder instead of navigating through menus
It feels familiar — many desktop apps support this today
Reduces setup friction, especially on first launch
Add ScreenShots
I will optimise this for Gallery Perspective
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