myOrganizer-CURATOR checks emulation collections against DAT-based preservation data, then helps organize the verified files into a LaunchBox-ready library. It matches files you provide with preservation metadata and identifies unknown, incomplete, or unsupported content for separate handling. The software can detect duplicates, rename files, verify hashes, and work with advanced archive formats. It also records collection actions so you can review and reconcile what happened. Version 2 uses persistent, indexed SQLite workflows for authority data, execution, recovery, and auditing. CURATOR is free, open-source software under GNU GPL v3.0 or later; the repository lists v2.0.0-beta.6 as the current public release. It is for Windows. The maker advises working from copies of original data and checking generated output before replacing an existing collection. MAME support is limited and preliminary, and some otherwise valid Alcohol MDF/MDS images may be routed for review if the bundled decoder cannot handle them.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users who want to verify and organize emulation collections for a LaunchBox-ready library. Users who rely on MAME management or certain Alcohol MDF/MDS images should note the stated limitations.
What is good
- Free open-source software under GNU GPL v3.0 or later
- Identifies unknown, incomplete, and unsupported content
- Creates a LaunchBox-ready library from verified content
- Includes duplicate detection, file renaming, and hash verification
- Records collection actions for review and reconciliation
What to know first
- MAME support is limited and preliminary
- Some valid Alcohol MDF/MDS images may need review
- Maker advises reviewing output before replacing collections
Verdict
CURATOR combines preservation-metadata checks with organization and audit records for Windows emulation collections. Its stated MAME and optical-media limitations, along with the advice to use copies and review output, are important considerations before replacing an existing collection.
myOrganizer-CURATOR plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ROM management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Duplicate detection
- Yes
- File renaming
- Yes
- Hash verification
- Yes
- Archive support
- advanced
- Supported platforms
- Windows
