Preview rules before they run, try 80 templates risk-free, and organize files instantly by dropping them onto floating quick action zones.
AutoShelf automatically organizes your files so you never have to manually sort anything again.
HOW IT WORKS
AutoShelf watches any folder you choose (Downloads, Desktop, Documents) and automatically organizes new files based on rules you create. Simply set it once and let it run in the background.
FREE VERSION
Create 1 rule, watch 1 folder, organize by file type, extension, size, or name.
PRO FEATURES
- Unlimited rules
- Custom templates (Organize Downloads, Auto-delete DMGs, Clean Desktop, Sort by Source, Auto-trash Installers, Organize Screenshots, Tag Large Files, Sort Music, Auto-trash ZIPs)
- Import/export rule configurations
- Require confirmation before actions
- Delay execution for review
- Multi-condition rules with AND logic and per-condition negation
- Pro level file conditions and actions
FEATURES
- Watch any folder for new files, including nested subfolders
- Organize by file type, extension, name, hidden status, size, date added, last modified, or last opened
- Read where-from data to detect download source and downloading app
- Match files by text content inside images, PDFs, and scanned documents (Live Text + OCR)
- Match files by EXIF photo metadata: camera make, model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and GPS
- Move, copy, rename, trash, tag, or archive files to ZIP
- Optimize and compress JPEG and PNG images in place, or save an optimized copy to another folder
- Convert images, video, and audio between formats
- Send photos and videos directly to your Photos library
- Track live job progress with batch controls
- Activity log
- Available in 19 languages
PERFECT FOR
- Keeping Downloads folder clean automatically
- Organizing screenshots and scanned documents
- Auto-deleting installer files
- Sorting files by type, source, or content
- Archiving old files
- Sending downloaded photos to your Photos library
- Compressing images and converting media
- Automating workflows via CLI and AI tools
REQUIREMENTS
macOS 13 Ventura or later
PRIVACY
Your data stays on your device. No analytics. No tracking. No network calls. Everything runs locally.
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- 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.
Version 2.4
The developer, Orcun Ilbeyli, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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