Date-aware selection
Choose a modified date and collect only the files that belong in that release package.
Date-based project update packaging
Ship only the files that changed.
Project Update Cloner builds clean update bundles from a selected date, keeps the original folder structure, filters noisy directories, and can export a ZIP with a readable update log.
Currently supports Windows 11 only.
Date
picker
ZIP
export
Log
included
Windows 11 app preview
Features
A cleaner way to prepare project updates.
Original structure
Relative paths stay intact, so update bundles mirror the source project.
Skip noise
Ignore folders like `.git`, `node_modules`, `bin`, `obj`, and logs.
File filters
Limit output with patterns such as `*.php`, `*.js`, or `*.css`.
ZIP export with logs
Package the update as a ZIP and include `update-log.txt` for traceability.
Error visibility
Locked or inaccessible files are recorded per file instead of silently failing.
Workflow
From source folder to ready bundle.
Use this when speed matters more than a full deployment pipeline
Best fit
Simple daily update sharing without a CI/CD pipeline.
Project Update Cloner is useful when you need to share changed files locally every day, especially for projects that are not using GitHub Actions, CI/CD, or automated release workflows yet.
Local file handoff
Package only the files changed on a selected date and share the update folder or ZIP with another machine or teammate.
Everyday updates
Useful for daily project changes where copying the full project is slow, noisy, or too easy to review incorrectly.
Scale with GitHub
This is an open-source project. Check the repository for source code, updates, issues, and future scalable workflow improvements.
View GitHub Repository
Quick local handoff
Use UpdateCloner
Scalable releases
Use GitHub CI/CD
Windows app
Install Project Update Cloner locally.
The installer script sets up the app for the current Windows user and creates Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts.
Windows 11 is the only supported operating system for now.
FAQ
Common questions before packaging an update.
Does Project Update Cloner copy the whole project?
No. It only collects files modified on the selected date, then preserves their original relative folder paths in the output package.
Can I exclude folders from the package?
Yes. You can skip common folders such as `.git`, `node_modules`, `bin`, `obj`, `vendor`, and other project folders that should not ship.
Can I filter by file type?
Yes. Use file filters like `*.php`, `*.js`, `*.css`, or any other pattern that matches the files you want to include.
Does it create a ZIP file?
Yes. ZIP export is optional, so you can keep the generated folder as-is or package it into a ZIP for delivery.
What happens if a file is locked?
The app logs inaccessible or locked files per file, so you can review what failed instead of silently missing important updates.
Is it only for Windows?
The current app and installer are built for Windows 11, with Desktop and Start Menu shortcut support for the current user.