AI file sorter
AI File Sorter with Review-First Automation
Automatically sort files into folders with AI watch-folder automation. RenameClick can rename, categorize, move, and keep applied changes undoable when Watch is off.
- Auto Flow watches Downloads, Scans, Screenshots, and other intake folders.
- Each row can rename only, categorize only, or rename and categorize together.
- Review-first mode reduces silent moves; undo/redo is available after applied operations when Watch is off.
Start with Auto Apply off. Turn it on only for rows where the reviewed results are reliable.
Before and after examples
| Original | Suggested name | Suggested folder |
|---|---|---|
Downloads/invoice_7643_final.pdf | 2026-04-03_ACME_Invoice_7643.pdf | Documents / Invoices |
Scans/scan_001.pdf | Lab_Report_Blood_Test.pdf | Medical Reports |
Desktop/Screenshot 10.02.15.png | Billing_Error_Dialog.png | Screenshots |
Sorter, organizer, and renamer are different jobs
A renamer changes filenames. An organizer groups a batch into folders. A sorter keeps handling new files as they arrive. RenameClick covers all three, but this page is about the sorter layer: Auto Flow watch folders.
- Rename only when the destination folder is already correct.
- Categorize only when filenames should stay unchanged.
- Rename and categorize when new files need both a better name and a folder.
Looking for the open-source AI File Sorter app?
AI File Sorter is also the name of an open-source project. It is a credible choice if you specifically want a DIY open-source sorter. RenameClick is a signed desktop product focused on a supported, review-first workflow with Auto Flow, content search, undo, and a built-in Local provider after the one-time model download.
Build the intake pipeline
The practical setup is one row per intake folder. Downloads can use document categories. Screenshots can use a media preset. Scanner output can use a stricter document prompt. Each row has its own destination, naming format, custom instructions, and Auto Apply setting.
FAQ
Can RenameClick automatically sort files into folders?
Yes. Auto Flow watches source folders and can rename, categorize, and move files into destination folders.
Is Auto Apply required?
No. You can keep Auto Apply off and review processed results before moving or renaming files on disk.
Can I undo Auto Flow moves?
Yes. Each apply operation creates an undo checkpoint. In Auto Flow, undo/redo is available when Watch is off.