// autoshelf
Your Desktop is not a storage folder. But it becomes one anyway. Screenshots, downloads, project files, random images: everything lands on the Desktop. AutoShelf watches your Desktop and moves old files out automatically.
Download from App Store// the problem
// how it works
Turn on the Clean Desktop template in AutoShelf. It creates an archive folder and moves old files there automatically.
Choose how old a file should be before it gets moved. 7 days is the default, but you can set any number.
Your Desktop stays clean. Recent files appear, old files get archived. No manual sorting, no weekly cleanup.
// built-in templates
AutoShelf includes a ready-made Clean Desktop template that works immediately.
// more options
Choose where archived Desktop files go. A dedicated “Desktop Archive” folder, iCloud, or any folder you pick.
Keep certain files on your Desktop forever. Add exceptions for files you want to stay visible no matter how old they are.
Combine the Clean Desktop rule with file type sorting. Route images to Pictures, documents to Documents, and archive the rest.
When Desktop icons are minimized, Spotlight and Finder search become faster and more relevant. No more visual noise.
// faq
AutoShelf watches your Desktop folder and moves files older than a set number of days to an archive folder. Enable the built-in Clean Desktop template with one click.
Yes. You can add exceptions to keep specific files or file types on your Desktop. AutoShelf only moves files that match your rule conditions, so anything you want to keep stays put.
No. AutoShelf moves files to an archive folder by default. You can choose to move, copy, or tag files. Nothing is deleted unless you create a trash rule.
AutoShelf runs continuously in the background. As soon as a file passes your age threshold (e.g., 7 days), it gets moved automatically. No scheduled cleanup needed.