Outlook Bulk Move to Folder

WHAT IT DOES

This userscript helps you organize your Outlook inbox by bulk-moving multiple email threads to a specified folder. It scans Outlook inbox or email list pages for email threads, displays a list of threads with checkboxes, and allows you to select multiple threads to bulk move to a specified folder (e.g., "Archive", "Work", "Personal", or custom folders). It shows the subject and sender of each thread, filters by existing folders or read status, and maintains a list of already moved threads to avoid duplicates. It exports the list of selected threads and provides a confirmation step before taking action. The script simulates the move action by providing folder names or moving to the specified folder.

WHERE IT RUNS

The script works on Outlook inbox pages, email list pages, and any webpage with email thread information. It runs entirely within your browser, reading only the visible content of the current page. It does not track your browsing history, access other tabs, or send any data externally. All thread data and move history are stored locally.

HOW TO USE

After installation, open the panel by clicking the tool's icon in the BotGentz sidebar. Enter the target folder name in the "Target folder name" field (e.g., "Archive", "Work", "Personal"). Click "Scan for threads" to extract email threads from the current page. The panel displays a list of threads with checkboxes, showing the subject and sender. Select the threads you want to move—use "Select All" to choose all. Click "Move Selected" to mark them as moved and add them to your history. Click "Export Selected" to download a text file with the selected thread information. Use "Clear History" to reset the move history.

THE TECHNICAL MECHANISM

This script uses DOM traversal and text pattern matching to extract email thread information from Outlook pages. It scans for thread elements using class names like "thread", "email", "message", "zA", "zE", "yW", and "item". For each thread, it extracts the subject (looking for "Subject:" patterns), sender (looking for "From:" patterns and email addresses), and current folder if available. It deduplicates threads by subject and sender. The script stores the move history in GM_setValue so you don't see already-moved threads in future scans. The export function creates a plain text file with the selected thread keys (subject|sender). All operations are client-side and do not send any data externally.

THE PANEL

The panel is draggable anywhere on the screen and remembers its position between sessions. It can be collapsed to a small floating bubble to minimize distraction, and expanded again with a single click. The panel's width can be adjusted, and pressing the Escape key closes it instantly. All settings—target folder, move history, and auto-scan preference—are persisted locally using GM_setValue, so your data remains intact across page reloads and browser restarts.

PLEASE NOTE

This userscript requires the free BotGentz extension to function. The script extracts threads from page text and helps you track which threads you've moved. It does not actually move emails in your Outlook account—you'll need to manually move them in Outlook. The extraction relies on the current text patterns on the page—if Outlook updates its UI, the script may need to be updated. The script does not access your Outlook account or API; it only reads what is visible on the page. No data from your browsing is stored or transmitted anywhere—all processing occurs entirely in your browser.