1 Robocopy Command Generator
I’ve developed an interactive web-based tool that simplifies creating robocopy commands through a user-friendly graphical interface. Instead of memorizing complex command-line syntax, users can simply select options and generate commands visually.
2 Features
The tool provides an intuitive interface for:
- Source and Destination Selection: Easy path input with validation
- Copy Options: Checkboxes for common robocopy parameters like
/E,/MIR,/R:n, etc. - Real-time Preview: See your robocopy command as you build it
- Copy to Clipboard: One-click copying of the generated command
- Parameter Explanations: Tooltips and descriptions for each option
3 Technical Details
This tool is built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making it lightweight and fast. It’s hosted on GitHub Pages, which means it automatically updates whenever I push changes to the source repository.
The interface translates user selections into proper robocopy syntax, helping both beginners learn the command structure and experienced users save time on complex operations.
4 Use Cases
This tool is particularly useful for:
- System administrators managing file synchronization
- IT professionals setting up backup routines
- Anyone needing to copy large directory structures with specific parameters
- Learning robocopy syntax through visual exploration
Want to contribute or suggest improvements? Visit the project repository at: https://github.com/ar-puuk/robocopy-gui
Citation
@online{bhandari2025,
author = {Bhandari, Pukar},
title = {Interactive {Robocopy} {GUI} {Tool}},
date = {2025-06-15},
url = {https://ar-puuk.github.io/posts/robocopy-gui/},
langid = {en}
}