AutoShelfSet rules once, stay organized forever

AutoShelf

AutoShelf is a powerful macOS app that automatically organizes your files by watching folders and moving items exactly where they belong. Set intelligent rules once and never waste time manually sorting Downloads, Desktop, or any folder again. Your Mac stays organized silently in the background while you focus on what matters.

Product Highlights

• Smart Rule Engine: Create multi-condition rules using file type, source URL, download app, size, age, and filename to match exactly what you need
• Automatic Organization: Files move, copy, rename, tag, or trash themselves based on your predefined logic—no manual intervention required
• Download Source Tracking: Route files by where they came from—GitHub repos to Developer/, Figma exports to Design/, Slack files to Work/
• Built-in Templates: Start instantly with 5 ready-to-use templates including Organize Downloads, Auto-delete DMGs, Clean Desktop, Sort by Source, and Auto-trash Installers
• Menu Bar Operation: Runs silently from your menu bar without cluttering your Dock, watching folders and taking action instantly
• Image Optimization: Automatically reduce JPG and PNG file sizes without visible quality loss to keep storage lean

Use Cases

• Developer Workflow: Route .zip, .tar, .css, .js files from Downloads to your dev workspace by source, type, or name automatically
• Photography Management: Sort RAW files, exports, and client assets by file type, size, or date into organized project folders
• Digital Decluttering: Auto-trash expired installers, archive important files, and eliminate duplicate downloads without manual cleanup
• Freelancer Organization: Route invoices, contracts, and deliverables to project folders while filtering out noise and tagging items for review
• Academic File Sorting: Automatically sort lecture slides, readings, and assignments by course, type, or semester

Target Audience

AutoShelf is designed for Mac users who download frequently—developers, photographers, freelancers, students, and anyone tired of spending time hunting for misplaced files. Perfect for digital hoarders ready to automate their cleanup and productivity-focused professionals who want their Mac to organize itself.