Organize automates file management through rules, with documentation and a version 3 release noted on its project page.
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Organize automates file-management tasks, with documentation for its tools and configuration.
About Organize
Organize is a command-line tool for automating file management tasks. Users write YAML rules that describe where to look, which files to match, and what to do with them; matching can use file extension, name contents, EXIF tags, or text extracted from PDF, DOCX and other document types. Actions include moving, renaming, copying and deleting files, with conflict resolution options and duplicate detection. Rules can be simulated before anything on disk is changed.
It is installed through pip (the package is named organize-tool) and requires Python 3.9 or newer. Configuration is edited as a config.yaml file, and rules can incorporate inline Python and shell commands. The homepage states it works on macOS, Windows and Linux. Pricing is not stated in the available information.
Key features
- Automates moving, renaming, copying and deleting files through YAML rules
- Filters by extension, name contents, EXIF tags and document text
- Extracts text from PDF, DOCX and other formats for categorization
- Detects duplicate files to help free up disk space
- Simulates rules with organize sim before touching any files
- Supports inline Python and shell commands as filters and actions
Best for: People who want to automate repetitive sorting, renaming and cleanup of files from the command line on macOS, Windows or Linux.
Good for
- Rule runs can be simulated before any files are modified
- Moving, renaming and copying include conflict resolution options
- A single command-line configuration works across macOS, Windows and Linux
Watch out for
- Requires Python 3.9 or newer and installation through pip
- Configuration is done by editing YAML files rather than a graphical interface
- Advanced flexibility depends on writing inline Python or shell commands
Organize at a glance
- Website
- organize.readthedocs.io
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Organize FAQ
What do I need to install Organize?
Python 3.9 or newer plus pip. The package name is organize-tool, so installation is done with pip install -U organize-tool.
How can I see what a rule would do without changing my files?
Run organize sim to simulate the rule and show the results before running organize run.
How do I create and edit a configuration?
Run organize new to create a config, then organize edit to open it in your editor. organize show --reveal shows the configuration folder and path.
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