Hazel

Hazel is a software tool designed to automate file organization on your Mac. It operates by monitoring specified folders and managing your files based on the criteria you set. This includes sorting files by name, date, type, and origin. Hazel's capabilities extend beyond simple file sorting; it can also move your files to appropriate locations, helping you maintain a clutter-free desktop.

In addition to file organization, Hazel offers a range of other functionalities. It can open, archive, tag, and upload files. The software allows for file renaming and sorting into subfolders based on a combination of attributes, all according to your preference. Hazel's powerful pattern matching feature enables you to design workflows for file processing tailored to your needs.

Hazel also assists in managing your system's trash, deleting files that have exceeded a certain age or when the trash capacity becomes too large. Its App Sweep feature detects when an application is deleted and searches for any remaining support files, offering to remove them as well. Hazel integrates with Spotlight and supports Photos, Music & TV importing, notifications, tags, AppleScript and Automator, demonstrating its comprehensive compatibility with macOS technologies.