TagStudio: A User-Focused Document Management System

TagStudio is a user-focused document management system currently in its alpha stage, designed to organize photos and files while prioritizing user freedom and flexibility. It avoids proprietary formats and sidecar files, aiming for portability, privacy, and extensibility to accommodate a diverse user base and large libraries. Key features include library management that allows users to create libraries based on system directories, support for various metadata types such as tags and descriptions, and advanced tag composition with aliases and subtags. The application also offers search functionality based on tags, metadata, or filenames. TagStudio is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, with portable versions available for Windows and Linux, although macOS users may need to adjust security settings. The developer is open to contributions and has plans for future enhancements, including improved search capabilities, better tag management, and an enhanced user interface. Interested contributors can find more information in the contribution guidelines on the project's GitHub repository.

- TagStudio is in alpha and focuses on user-friendly document management.

- It supports extensive metadata and advanced tag organization.

- The application is available on multiple operating systems, including portable versions.

- Future development includes enhancements to search and user interface features.

- Contributions to the project are welcomed, with guidelines available online.