[ FEATURE REQUESTS ] 🚀 UX Enhancements & Essential Tools for Better Workflow

[gvastethecreator]

First of all, @zanllp thank you for your incredible work on this project. It has been a game-changer for many users like myself. I would like to suggest some features that I believe could significantly enhance the user experience and streamline workflows. I hope you find them valuable:

Non-destructive Album Creation: The ability to create albums where photos can be grouped without changing their original path. This feature would allow for easier organization and quick access to frequently used images, improving the overall workflow without the need for duplicate files or complex folder structures.

Area Box Selection: It would be extremely useful to have the option to select multiple images using an area box instead of having to click and hold Shift from one end to another. This would make the selection process more intuitive and efficient, particularly when dealing with large collections of images.

Mark for Deletion with a Key Press: Introducing a feature where users can mark files for deletion with a single key press (e.g., pressing "X"). These marked files could then be batch deleted with another function, similar to what Diffusion Toolkit offers. This would greatly simplify the process of cleaning up image libraries.

Drag and Drop Functionality: Implementing drag-and-drop functionality that works outside of the application, such as dragging an image directly into Photoshop or any other software that supports file drag and drop. This would mimic the seamless experience of handling files within a typical operating system environment, adding to the usability of the program.

ComfyUI Data Processing: I propose adding the ability to process ComfyUI data in a way that is easily understandable and actionable within the application. This would be a great help for users who integrate ComfyUI into their workflows and need a coherent way to handle the resulting data.

One-Key Favoriting: The ability to add images to a favorites list by pressing a single key (e.g., "F"). This would make the process of curating collections of preferred images much faster and more user-friendly.

Custom Folder Icons/Colors: Adding the ability to customize folders with colors, icons, or emojis for easy identification would greatly improve navigation, especially when dealing with numerous folders. This visual differentiation would save time and reduce errors in selecting the wrong folder.

Batch Renaming: Implementing a batch renaming feature that can be achieved using metadata. This would allow users to rename multiple files simultaneously based on certain criteria, significantly speeding up the organization process.

Image Rating System: Introducing a star rating system for images. This feature would allow users to quickly assess and categorize their images based on quality or relevance, enhancing the curation process.

Info Bar Improvement: While the current info bar is functional, it can feel cluttered. I suggest exploring a more streamlined approach, perhaps inspired by the clean design seen in this example. A more organized and visually appealing info bar could enhance the overall user experience.

These features, I believe, would not only make the tool more powerful but also significantly improve the quality of life for users, making the experience smoother, more efficient, and enjoyable.

Thank you for considering these suggestions, and for your continued efforts in developing this amazing tool.
There is some roadmap or something to see what are you working at ?
I have known that those are a lot of requests, but i think that there is a great space for improvement there.

Best regards,
Cristian from Argentina