Windows Program Analog

[eldy]

Lifehacker blogged about a Windows only program called Belvedere. Is there a program with similar functions available for Mac OS?

Belvedere (Windows)

Belvedere is an automated file-management tool. Using Belvedere, you can assign sets of rules to monitored folders for handling the files found there. You can assign rules to move, copy, delete, rename, or even open files based on their name, extension, size, and creation date and more. If you find yourself doing repetitive things on your computer that don't really require your input beyond being the one steering the mouse, it might be time to turn over the house keeping to Belvedere. Everything from cleaning out temporary directories and keeping your download folder from bloating up to organizing your incoming files by type can be accomplished with a few simple rules that will free up a big chunk of your time. Automation is your friend!

 

[bay2sacto]

I believe Hazel will do everything Belvedere will do. It is also a rules based utility which watches folders then does stuff based on any rules you have set.

Here is a product desription (via Macupdate):

Hazel is your personal housekeeper, organizing and cleaning folders based on rules you define. Hazel can also manage your trash and uninstall your applications.

Organize your files using a familiar rule interface. Filter on the file's name, type, date, the site or email address it came from and more. And do more than just file. You can set color labels, Spotlight keywords and comments and even archive files. Hazel also cleans, sporting options to clean out incomplete and duplicate downloads.

In addition, Hazel can manage your Trash for you, relieving you of having to empty it yourself.

Hazel website is here.

 

[eldy]

Thank you! I will try it out!