Folder Color

Folder Color is a handy tool that lets you change the color of your folders easily. It’s an open-source and free file browser extension that you can find right in the Ubuntu repositories.

Easy Folder Customization

With Folder Color, you can quickly change the color of individual folders or even switch up several at once! Plus, it lets you add fun effects and badges to your folders, making them stand out even more.

Compatibility with File Managers

This tool works best with Ubuntu's Nautilus file manager. But don’t worry if you're using other Ubuntu-based distributions like Caja (Ubuntu Mate) or Nemo (Linux Mint); it plays well with those too!

Simple Installation Steps

If you want to install Folder Color, just fire up a Terminal window and type in these commands: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:costales/folder-color, then apt-get update && sudo apt-get install folder-color. After that, all you need to do is restart your file manager!

A Simple Yet Effective Tool

Now, while Folder Color may not be the most groundbreaking utility around, its simplicity makes it super useful. You can change the folder colors really fast—just right-click on any folder in your file manager, find the “Folder's Color” sub-menu, and choose a color from the list. Easy peasy!

Add Visual Effects to Your Folders

The extension also allows for adding cool emblems to your folders. You can label them as “Important,” “Finished,” or “In Progress,” which adds more visual cues for better organization.

Boost Your Productivity

No matter if you want to make your Ubuntu system look a bit snazzier or if you think changing folder colors will help you find things faster—boosting your productivity—you’re going to love Folder Color! It's a great little tool that makes organizing files much more enjoyable!

Download Folder Color here!