hazel ☆
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Description:
Automated organisation
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @noodlesoft  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: automation file-management productivity macos organization
Install: brew install --cask hazel
About:
Hazel is a powerful automation tool for macOS that monitors folders for changes and automatically organizes files based on customizable rules. It watches specified directories and can move, rename, tag, or process files as they appear, eliminating manual file management tasks. The application integrates deeply with macOS and supports advanced features like OCR and automated workflows.
Key Features:
  • Smart folder monitoring with real-time file detection
  • Extensive rule-based automation with pattern matching
  • Built-in OCR for processing document contents
  • Integration with macOS tags and AppleScript support
Use Cases:
  • Automatically organizing downloaded files into categorized folders
  • Processing invoices and receipts by extracting text and filing documents
  • Cleaning up desktop clutter by moving old files to archives
Alternatives:
  • Dropzone – More focused on drag-and-drop actions rather than continuous folder monitoring
  • Keyboard Maestro – Broader automation tool with macro capabilities, but less specialized for file organization
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