File Sensei
File Sensei automatically organizes downloads and desktop files using local AI.
What is File Sensei?
File Sensei addresses the common issue of cluttered folders by monitoring specific directories and moving files as soon as they appear. It begins with rule-based sorting for known formats and applies a local model to analyze unfamiliar items for accurate placement. Users can review proposed actions in advance through a dry-run mode or reverse any changes with a single undo command. The system also avoids temporary files and handles naming conflicts safely while allowing additional folders to be watched in the paid version. Built for ongoing use without manual intervention, it starts automatically with the operating system and maintains performance through efficient local processing only.
Key features
What you can use File Sensei for
Automatic Downloads Sorting
File Sensei monitors your Downloads folder in the background and automatically sorts files into appropriate categories using rules and local AI.
Desktop Organization
Keeps your Desktop clutter-free by sorting new files as they appear without any manual intervention.
Offline File Categorization
Uses local Ollama models to categorize unknown files without any cloud uploads or telemetry.
How to use File Sensei
- 1Download the installer from the official website
- 2Install and launch File Sensei
- 3Allow it to start monitoring Downloads and Desktop folders
- 4Enable dry-run mode to preview actions
- 5Add custom rules for personalized sorting if desired
File Sensei pricing
Pricing model: Freemium. Plan details are indicative — check the site for current prices.
Free
- AUTO-SORT DOWNLOADS + DESKTOP
- 100 SORTS / MONTH
- DRY-RUN PREVIEW + FULL UNDO
Pro
Popular- EVERYTHING IN FREE
- UNLIMITED SORTS
- LOCAL AI SORTING FOR UNKNOWNS
- CUSTOM RULES + WATCH ANY FOLDER
- PRIORITY SUPPORT
Editor's verdict
Pros
- +Strong privacy with fully on-device processing
- +Free forever tier available with no account required
- +One-time lifetime Pro purchase option
Cons
- –Free tier limited to 100 sorts per month
- –MacOS support listed as coming soon
- –Windows may display unrecognized app warning on first run
Our take: File Sensei is a solid productivity choice. It's valued for strong privacy with fully on-device processing and free forever tier available with no account required. The main trade-off is free tier limited to 100 sorts per month. A good pick if you want capable AI without a high upfront cost.
Frequently asked questions
No, it operates 100% offline with zero cloud uploads or telemetry.
Summary
File Sensei is a solid productivity choice. It's valued for strong privacy with fully on-device processing and free forever tier available with no account required. The main trade-off is free tier limited to 100 sorts per month. A good pick if you want capable AI without a high upfront cost.
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