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// local-llm ยท hyperfield/ai-file-sorter

ai-file-sorter

AI file organizer that sorts and renames files by understanding content.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.8k starsโ‘‚ 184 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

ai-file-sorter is an open-source local llm project by hyperfield (hyperfield/ai-file-sorter on GitHub). It has 1,793 GitHub stars and 184 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
1,793
Forks
184
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the app

    Get the desktop build for your OS.

  2. Point at a folder

    Choose the messy directory to organize.

  3. Preview proposals

    Review the AI's sort and rename plan.

  4. Apply

    Approve and let it organize, fully under your control.

// features

Why people love it

Content-aware

Understands files, not just filenames.

Local or remote LLMs

Choose private or powerful models.

Preview workflow

Nothing moves without your approval.

User-controlled

You stay in charge of every change.

Cross-platform

Desktop app for major operating systems.

Smart renaming

Names files by what they contain.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/hyperfield/ai-file-sorter.git
    cd ai-file-sorter
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Will it move files without asking?

No, preview-based workflows mean you approve every change.

What does AGPL-3.0 mean for me?

Commercial use is allowed, but network use of modified versions requires sharing source.

Can it use local models?

Yes, both local and remote LLMs are supported.

Which platforms are supported?

It is a cross-platform desktop app; check releases for your OS.

Does it understand images and PDFs?

Content-aware organization covers file contents; check the docs for formats.

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