Hazel
brew install --cask hazel
v6.1.2
Automatically organize, rename, and clean up files based on customizable rules.
Why you might care
Hazel watches folders and applies rules (move, rename, delete, tag) without manual intervention. It's ideal for anyone drowning in downloads or dealing with repetitive file management—indie developer with a long track record. Heavily scriptable and more powerful than macOS's built-in Smart Folders.
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30-day installs · #985
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Links
- https://www.noodlesoft.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/h/hazel.rb
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