Sweep

What is Sweep?

Sweep is a native macOS utility for organizing files automatically. It helps users keep Downloads, Desktop, and other folders in order by applying rules to new files as they arrive. You can sort items by conditions such as file type, extension, name, size, or age, preview the results before anything moves, and undo previous actions when needed. Sweep also includes cleanup tools for finding duplicate files, stalled downloads, unpacked archives, and old installers so you can review clutter in one place. Its menu bar design makes it suited to people who want lightweight file organization without managing a full file manager workflow. Sweep is best for Mac users who regularly handle many downloads and want a simple way to keep working folders cleaner over time.

Key features

• Automatically watch Downloads, Desktop, or other folders you choose
• Sort files using rules based on type, extension, name, size, or age
• Preview every batch before files are moved
• Undo previous file moves, even after reopening the app
• Run folder actions from Finder with right-click commands
• Find duplicate files, stalled downloads, and old installers for cleanup

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

Sweep performs file organization and cleanup tasks, so it needs access to folders you want it to monitor and manage. That access is normal for this kind of utility. Because it can move files and send unwanted items to the Trash, it is best to review rules and previews before applying large batches, especially in folders that contain active work files.

Recommendation: Keep Sweep if you use its folder-sorting or cleanup tools regularly. If you no longer want automated file organization on your Mac, you can remove it without affecting macOS, though any custom filing workflow you rely on will stop.

Common paths

• /Applications/Sweep.app

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