FolderCascade

FolderCascade fixes a long-standing macOS limitation. When you apply a Finder color or label to a folder, macOS does not propagate it to subfolders. On large directory trees, that becomes slow, error-prone, and visually inconsistent. FolderCascade applies Finder colors and labels to an entire folder hierarchy in one controlled, predictable operation. One action, total clarity. Built for people who care about structure, developers, designers, project managers, photographers, researchers, and anyone managing complex folders. -- What it does • Select or drop any folder to start a cascade • Apply Finder colors and labels to the root folder and all subfolders • Change labels directly inside the app before applying • Live subfolder count, clearly indicating excluded folders due to depth limits or ignore rules • Preview panel showing exactly how folders will look after the cascade • Fully native macOS app, fast, offline, no setup required -- New in v1.1 • Preview before applying - See the final state of the root folder and all subfolders before committing changes • Cascade depth control - Limit how deep the cascade goes, full tree or capped depth, your choice • Ignored folders - Exclude folders by name, ideal for .git, node_modules, build, or any custom rule • Detailed cascade report - View every folder that was updated and every folder that was skipped • Clear failure reasons - Permission issues, locked folders, or system restrictions are reported explicitly • Exportable reports - Save cascade results to a file for auditing, documentation, or team workflows -- Why you’ll love it • Keeps folder hierarchies visually consistent • Eliminates repetitive manual labeling • Makes large projects readable at a glance • Prevents silent failures by showing exactly what happened • Adds the control macOS Finder never shipped • Turns a risky bulk action into a transparent, reversible decision -- Privacy Everything runs locally on your Mac. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud, no background processes.