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A free, privacy-first desktop app that runs in the system tray and automatically sorts Downloads and other folders by file-type and custom rules.

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What is it?

Mouzi is a file organizer for Windows and Linux that lives in the system tray and watches your Downloads folder or any other folder you choose. When a new file arrives, it is moved, renamed, or sorted into subfolders based on built-in rules for images, documents, archives, installers, music, and video, with a catch-all rule for everything else.

Users can write their own rules using file extensions or regex patterns, with destination paths that support placeholders such as year, month, day, extension, and filename. Each watched folder can run in silent, manual, or paused mode, and a .mouziignore file lets you exclude patterns. Every action is logged in a local SQLite database, so single moves can be undone. A Google Takeout import option extracts archives and sorts their contents with your existing rules.

Mouzi states that it works fully offline with no telemetry by default and ignores OS hidden files such as desktop.ini and Thumbs.db. It is built with Tauri 2, Rust, and React, and is distributed as MIT-licensed open source alongside a Microsoft Store edition.

Key features

  • 01Watches Downloads or custom folders and organizes new files automatically
  • 02Built-in rules for images, documents, archives, installers, music, and video
  • 03Custom rules using extensions or regex, with date-based path placeholders
  • 04Silent, manual, and paused modes per folder, plus .mouziignore patterns
  • 05Local history in SQLite with one-click undo of individual moves
  • 06Google Takeout archive import with automatic sorting

Use cases

  • Keeping a cluttered Downloads folder sorted without manual cleanup
  • Organizing files from Google Takeout exports into structured folders
  • Routing installers and archives out of Downloads on a shared or family computer
  • Maintaining a local-only workflow where file names are not sent to any service

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the installer or AppImage for your OS from the releases page

  2. 2

    Windows: run the installer; Mouzi starts automatically with a tray icon

  3. 3

    Linux: run the AppImage directly, or install the .deb/.rpm package

  4. 4

    Left-click the tray icon to open the popup; right-click it for the menu

Things to know

  • Currently supports only Windows and Linux; macOS port is still on the roadmap.
  • Windows builds are unsigned with Authenticode in the GitHub release.
  • Recursive folder watching is not yet available; only the selected folders are monitored.

Topics

#file-management#file-organizer#downloads#automation#desktop-app#privacy#tauri#rust#downloads-organizer#linux

FAQ

What is mouzi?
A free, privacy-first desktop app that runs in the system tray and automatically sorts Downloads and other folders by file-type and custom rules. Mouzi is a file organizer for Windows and Linux that lives in the system tray and watches your Downloads folder or any other folder you choose. When a new file arrives, it is moved, renamed, or sorted into subfolders based on built-in rules for images, documents, archives, installers, music, and video, with a catch-all rule for everything else.
Is mouzi free to use? What license does it have?
mouzi is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is mouzi still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to mouzi was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use mouzi for?
Keeping a cluttered Downloads folder sorted without manual cleanup Organizing files from Google Takeout exports into structured folders Routing installers and archives out of Downloads on a shared or family computer Maintaining a local-only workflow where file names are not sent to any service
How do I install mouzi?
Download the installer or AppImage for your OS from the releases page Windows: run the installer; Mouzi starts automatically with a tray icon Linux: run the AppImage directly, or install the .deb/.rpm package Left-click the tray icon to open the popup; right-click it for the menu
Where can I get mouzi?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/hsr88/mouzi

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