organize

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What organize is

organize is a free, open-source command-line tool for automating file management with rules on Linux, macOS and Windows. YAML configurations can target several locations, including folders and subfolders. It moves, renames and copies files or folders, supports conflict-resolution choices and handles batch renaming. Matching can use fast duplicate detection, EXIF tags and text extracted from PDF, DOCX and other formats. The filecontent filter supports Markdown, text, log, PDF and DOCX files; PDF extraction uses pdftotext when available and pdfminer otherwise. Rules may include a template engine plus inline Python or shell commands as filters and actions. The sim command previews proposed changes without modifying files. Documented uses include sorting pictures by EXIF data, organizing invoices, cleaning downloads and desktops, removing duplicates and automating business processes. Installation uses pip package organize-tool and requires Python 3.9 or newer.

Who it suits

It suits technical users who want rule-based, repeatable file management from a command line. It can support personal folders or business processes across the listed desktop operating systems.

What it does well

Free and open source
Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
Supports duplicate detection and EXIF matching
Simulation previews changes safely
Rules can use Python or shell commands

What to know first

Requires Python 3.9 or newer
Command-line workflow may require technical setup
PDF extraction depends on available tools

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
organize	Free and open source file management automation tool	Free

As organize.readthedocs.io lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

organize provides configurable local file automation with broad matching and preview features. It is a practical fit for users comfortable installing a Python package and maintaining YAML rules.

Facts from organize's own pages

Batch rename: Yes · organize.readthedocs.io, 22 Sept 2026
Configuration: Rules are configured in YAML and can target multiple locations, including folders and their subfolders. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Customization: Rules can use a template engine and inline Python or shell commands as filters and actions. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
File content support: The filecontent filter supports Markdown, text, log, PDF, and DOCX files; PDF extraction uses pdftotext when available and otherwise falls back to pdfminer. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
File matching: It supports fast duplicate detection, EXIF tag extraction, and categorization using text extracted from PDF, DOCX, and other formats. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
File operations: It can safely move, rename, and copy files and folders, with conflict resolution options. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · organize.readthedocs.io, 22 Sept 2026
Installation: Installation uses pip with the package name organize-tool, and the documentation says Python 3.9 or newer is needed. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Maker: PyPI identifies Thomas Feldmann as the package author. · pypi.org, 12 Oct 2026
Platforms: The documentation says organize works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose: organize is a command line tool for automating file management with rules. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Security and privacy: The opened documentation describes a command line tool that acts on local files and does not state security certifications or compliance claims. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Simulation: The sim command previews what a run would do without touching files. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The documentation asks users encountering migration bugs or problems to reach out, and the project has GitHub issues and discussions. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026
Use cases: The documentation lists sorting pictures using EXIF data, organizing PDF invoices, cleaning downloads and desktops, removing duplicates, and automating business processes as use cases. · organize.readthedocs.io, 12 Oct 2026

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