Sorted

Sorted is an AI file organizer that turns scattered documents into a private local library on Mac.

Sorted is an AI file organizer designed to declutter Mac folders by processing local files without cloud uploads. It reads PDFs, scans, images, and Office documents, extracts text, and organizes them automatically. Users can apply custom rules, search files by meaning using local embeddings, and ask questions with citations pointing to the exact source page. The application detects exact and visual duplicates, watches folders for new arrivals, and exports reviewable tax records. It is built for everyday archives, personal records, and client files that need secure, local management.

Sorted at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Writer, Researcher
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Paid
Released: October 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: shrikar.dev

Key features

Content-aware file organization
Semantic search by meaning
Answers with document citations
Custom rules and confidence controls
Watched folders for automatic sorting
Exact and visual duplicate detection
Tax Pack export with source tracking
Activity history and undo

Use it for

Cleaning up messy download folders
Preparing financial records for tax season
Retrieving medical and insurance documents
Organizing client and project files

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