In this version of AutoShelf Sort into Subfolders Build folder trees automatically, like Images/2026 or github.com/Archives. Sort by file kind, date, download source or any rename token. Missing folders are created for you. Include Subfolders Choose for each watched folder: this folder only, all subfolders, or the ones you pick. New subfolders are picked up as they appear. Safe with Downloads Files that are still downloading or copying are left alone until they're finished. Smarter Conditions • Match several values at once: jpg, png, heic • Match filenames with regular expressions • Set file sizes in KB, MB or GB New Actions • Unarchive ZIP files • Set Finder color labels • Add Spotlight comments • Show a notification • Run Shell Script and Run AppleScript (Pro): run your own scripts on matching files Preview Before You Run Your local AI agent can now see which files a rule will touch before running it. Everything above is free except script actions. Bug Fixes • Audio and image conversions are more reliable, including MP3 to WAV and animated GIFs • Rules from older versions load correctly, and one damaged rule no longer hides the rest • Fixed rare cases where files were copied endlessly or processed twice • Better stability with large folders and long-running sessions

Sort into Subfolders Build folder trees automatically, like Images/2026 or github.com/Archives. Sort by file kind, date, download source or any rename token. Missing folders are created for you. Include Subfolders Choose for each watched folder: this folder only, all subfolders, or the ones you pick. New subfolders are picked up as they appear. Safe with Downloads Files that are still downloading or copying are left alone until they're finished. Smarter Conditions • Match several values at once: jpg, png, heic • Match filenames with regular expressions • Set file sizes in KB, MB or GB New Actions • Unarchive ZIP files • Set Finder color labels • Add Finder comments • Show a notification • Run Shell Script and Run AppleScript (Pro): run your own scripts on matching files Preview Before You Run Your local AI agent can now see which files a rule will touch before running it. Improvements • Faster ZIP archiving that no longer blocks the app • Large folder drops are processed more reliably • Sorting into subfolders no longer re-processes its own output

Watch several folders with one rule (Pro) A rule is no longer tied to a single folder. Add as many watch folders as you like and it handles all of them. Subfolders of your main folder stay free. Edit rules in their own window Pop the rule editor out into a separate window when you want more room, then dock it back into the sidebar when you're done. Unsaved changes travel with you either way, so nothing gets lost in the transfer. Duplicate rules and zones Every rule and quick action zone now has a duplicate button in its row. One click makes an exact copy, and the name is uniqued automatically so you never have to rename before saving. MCP and CLI create_rule and edit_rule now accept additionalFolderPaths for multi-folder rules. Smaller things Redesigned on/off toggles in the rule and zone lists, plus a clearer Run icon.

BIG PERFORMANCE UPGRADE AutoShelf just got a major speed upgrade. It opens faster, windows and tabs switch more smoothly, and large-folder scans stay out of the way while you work. Background processing is quicker, repeated work is gone, and the interface only refreshes what matters. Your rules and activity also save more efficiently and stay safe when you quit, making the whole app feel lighter, snappier, and more responsive.

BIG PERFORMANCE UPGRADE AutoShelf just got a major speed upgrade. It opens faster, windows and tabs switch more smoothly, and large-folder scans stay out of the way while you work. Background processing is quicker, repeated work is gone, and the interface only refreshes what matters. Your rules and activity also save more efficiently and stay safe when you quit, making the whole app feel lighter, snappier, and more responsive.

- Quick Action Zones (Pro) - new floating zones on your desktop. Drop files onto a zone to move, tag, archive, convert, or optimize instantly. Zones keep their place across monitors and resolutions. - Rule Preview & Dry Run - see exactly which files a rule will match before it runs. Live preview in the rule editor for risk-free testing. - Full MCP support - AutoShelf now works with AI assistants over MCP. Create, edit, and run rules and quick action zones hands-free. - Templates are now free - all built-in templates for rules and zones, with search and live preview. No Pro required. - Activity log is now free - your complete file history is available to everyone. - Ongoing and history moved to bottom - live job progress and history now dock at the bottom of the window. - Rule Trash - deleted rules go to trash instead of disappearing. Restore them anytime. - Export and import everything - back up or move your full setup in one file, including rules, groups, and quick action zones.

- Quick Action Zones (Pro) - new floating zones on your desktop. Drop files onto a zone to move, tag, archive, convert, or optimize instantly. Zones keep their place across monitors and resolutions. - Rule Preview & Dry Run - see exactly which files a rule will match before it runs. Live preview in the rule editor for risk-free testing. - Full MCP support - AutoShelf now works with AI assistants over MCP. Create, edit, and run rules and quick action zones hands-free. - Templates are now free - all built-in templates for rules and zones, with search and live preview. No Pro required. - Activity log is now free - your complete file history is available to everyone. - Ongoing and history moved to bottom - live job progress and history now dock at the bottom of the window. - Rule Trash - deleted rules go to trash instead of disappearing. Restore them anytime. - Export and import everything - back up or move your full setup in one file, including rules, groups, and quick action zones.

- EXIF Data condition (Pro) — match files by camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, GPS, and other photo metadata. Combine with other conditions for precise sorting. - Content-aware matching — locate files by the text inside them, including scanned documents and Live Text. - 19-language support — now fully localized in Arabic, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese, and more. - Real-time job progress — live status and countdown for in-progress file moves, conversions, and optimizations.

What's New in AutoShelf 2.2 • Real-Time Job Progress - File conversions, image optimization, and OCR text analysis can take time. Now you can track every in-progress job with live status, progress, and batch controls directly in the Activity tab. Pause, resume, or cancel operations on the fly. • Content-Aware Conditions - Beyond file types and names, rules can now match file content via Spotlight and Vision Framework OCR. Automatically sort invoices, receipts, scanned documents, and text-heavy PDFs into the right folders — no manual work required. • CLI & MCP Improvements - The MCP server now supports multi-condition rules, rule groups, and all new actions and conditions through AI tools. The CLI gains access to the same expanded capabilities for programmatic control. • Full 19-Language Support - AutoShelf is now fully localized in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Convert files automatically - AutoShelf can now convert images, videos, and audio as part of your rules: - Images: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, GIF - Video: MP4 & MOV with H.264/HEVC and quality presets - Audio: AAC, Apple Lossless, and WAV, preserving original quality New rule conditions: - File size smaller than - Hidden files only Also in this update: - MCP integration improvements: list groups, assign rules to groups, and all new actions/conditions available to AI tools - Various bug fixes and polish

- Bug fixes and improvements (really!) - Improvements on MCP and CLI support

What's New in Version 2.0 AutoShelf 2.0 is a massive update. Here's what's new: • Multi-Action Rules — Chain multiple actions in a single rule. Move, tag, rename, and more — all in one pass. • Photos Library Import — Send files directly to your Photos library with Copy to Photos or Move to Photos actions. • Command-Line Tool — Manage rules from the terminal with the new autoshelf CLI. Browse folders, create rules, and automate workflows without opening the app. • MCP Integration — Connect AutoShelf to AI assistants like Claude and Cursor. Let AI create, edit, and run your file organization rules. • Redesigned Settings — Native macOS preferences window with separate tabs for General, Rules, Advanced, and more. • Notification Improvements — Get success notifications and menu bar flashes when rules execute. • MCP Write Permissions — Write operations are disabled by default. Enable them on your terms with per-source control. • Performance & Stability — Thread safety improvements, IPC robustness, and Swift 6 concurrency fixes throughout.

What's New in AutoShelf Any Item Condition A new condition type that matches every file with no configuration needed. Perfect for catch all rules that apply to everything in a folder. Files Only Toggle New checkbox on any rule to skip folders. Rules now apply only to files, so cleanup rules won't touch your subfolder structure. Bug Fixes Fixed a crash when importing photos. Fixed an issue where rules could fail to load after an update.

What's New in AutoShelf Photos App Integration Two new actions. Copy to Photos and Move to Photos let you automatically import images and videos directly into your Photos library. Smarter Rules New "Last Modified" and "Last Opened" conditions let you trigger actions based on when files were changed or accessed. Nested Folder Watching Rules can now watch additional subfolders, so a single rule covers your entire folder hierarchy. Full Localization AutoShelf is now available in 18 languages. Big Fixes Hide Dock Icon on restart problem also fixed.

What's New in AutoShelf Photos App Integration Two new actions. Copy to Photos and Move to Photos let you automatically import images and videos directly into your Photos library. Smarter Rules New "Last Modified" and "Last Opened" conditions let you trigger actions based on when files were changed or accessed. Nested Folder Watching Rules can now watch additional subfolders, so a single rule covers your entire folder hierarchy. Full Localization AutoShelf is now available in 18 languages. Big Fixes Hide Dock Icon on restart problem also fixed.

What's New in Version 1.4 AutoShelf now speaks your language! The app has been fully localized into 18 languages: English Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) Dutch French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese (Brazil) Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese I'd love your feedback, rate me on the App Store!

- Multi Conditions - JPG/PNG Optimizations in Actions - Optimizations options in settings - Archiving as ZIPs - Global pause and resume

- Lowered supported macOS version - Bug fixes