Hazel Features

Works automatically, diligently, quietly

Hazel does its work silently in the background, automatically filing, organizing and cleaning. Hazel consists of a System Preferences pane with most of the work done via background programs so it stays out of your way until you need it.

Familiar rule interface

Create rules through an easy to use interface. You can even preview your rule matches.

App Sweep

Hazel watches your Trash. If it sees an application being thrown away, Hazel will search for any of its support files and offer to throw those away for you. App uninstallation made easy.

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Gives you quick access to Hazel's features, including the ability to start and stop at will.

Import and Export

You can export your rules for backup or share your rules with others.

Growl Support

Get notifications on your Desktop about what Hazel is doing.

Integration with Safari, Mail, Firefox, Camino & Flock

You can conveniently add specific download folders for Hazel to monitor via the Quicklist. Hazel knows the ins and outs of dealing with downloads from different programs so it won't interfere with them.

Spotlight

Hazel takes advantage of Spotlight. Hazel can filter on any Spotlight attribute and can set Spotlight-searchable keywords and comments. Spotlight attributes are even available when renaming files or sorting files into subfolders.

iLife

Hazel has actions to import your media files into iTunes or iPhoto.

AppleScript

Hazel rules can run AppleScript. Extend Hazel to integrate with other applications.

Automator

Integrate Hazel with your Automator workflows. Hazel rules can trigger your workflows to work the way you work.

Manage the Trash

Hazel can automatically delete files in the Trash based on age or set a size limit, with the option to delete securely (shred).

Automatic Software Updates

Hazel features the Sparkle software update system. When Hazel detects an update, it presents you with release notes and can download and install the update for you.