Organize automates file-management tasks, with documentation for its tools and configuration.
Organize
Organize automates file management through rules, with documentation and a version 3 release noted on its project page.
About Organize
organize is a free, open-source command-line tool that automates file management. Users define rules that specify folders to watch, filters that select files, and actions to perform on them. Common uses include sorting pictures by EXIF data, sorting and renaming PDF invoices by content, removing incomplete downloads, and freeing disk space by finding duplicates. The project describes it as a command-line alternative to apps such as Hazel for macOS and File Juggler for Windows.
The tool requires Python 3.9 or later and is installed with pip under the package name organize-tool. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The project notes that a version 3 release is available, with a changelog and migration guide, and that users may encounter bugs during migration. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Moving, renaming, and copying of files and folders with conflict resolution options
- Fast duplicate file detection
- EXIF tag extraction for sorting pictures
- Categorization based on text extracted from PDF and DOCX files
- Inline Python and shell commands as filters and actions
- Simulation mode to preview changes before files are touched
Best for: Users comfortable with the command line who want to automate sorting, renaming, and cleanup of files on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Good for
- Open source and free, according to the project
- Simulation mode shows what would happen without changing files
- Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Watch out for
- It is a command-line tool, so rules are written and run from a shell
- Requires Python 3.9 or later to be installed
- The project notes that bugs may occur during migration to version 3
Organize at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Organize FAQ
What do people commonly use organize for?
The project lists sorting pictures by EXIF data, sorting and renaming PDF invoices by content, removing incomplete downloads, cleaning unused files from the desktop, freeing disk space by removing duplicates, and automating business processes.
How is organize installed?
It is installed with pip using the package name organize-tool, after Python 3.9 or later is installed. The same command can be used to update it.
Can I see what a rule will do before it changes my files?
Yes. Running organize sim shows what would happen without touching your files.
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