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Desktop Broom
What it is
Desktop Broom is a free file organizer for Windows and macOS. It sorts loose files from the desktop, Downloads, or another chosen folder into folders grouped by file type. It can organize files on any drive the computer can access, including USB and external drives. Before making changes, it previews planned moves; files are moved rather than deleted, and one-click undo is available. The organizer leaves existing folders and projects alone, without opening, moving, or renaming them. Its default Rules mode works offline, according to the maker's GitHub README. Optional Smart Mode uses Claude, GPT, or DeepSeek with the user's own key to suggest descriptive filenames. Smart Mode is off by default; when enabled, it sends small text snippets to the selected provider, while the site says the key stays on the user's machine. The software is free forever and donation-supported, with no ads, sign-up, or premium tier. Windows support covers Windows 10 and 11 on 64-bit x64, and the site provides a macOS DMG download. The iOS companion app is planned but has no download yet.
For and against
For
- Previews planned file moves before making changes.
- Moves files without deleting them and offers one-click undo.
- Default Rules mode works offline.
- Free with no ads, sign-up, or premium tier.
Against
- Windows support is limited to Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit x64.
- Smart Mode sends small text snippets to the selected provider.
- The iOS companion app has no download yet.
- The maker advises keeping a backup; software is provided as-is.
The verdict
Desktop Broom focuses on sorting loose files with a preview and undo, and its default Rules mode works offline. Consider the Smart Mode data handling and the maker's backup advice before use.
Who it suits
Desktop Broom suits Windows and macOS users who want to sort loose files while leaving existing folders and projects untouched. Users who want AI filename suggestions can enable Smart Mode with their own provider key.
Plans and prices
Free
No ads · no sign-up · no premium tier
Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
On the record
- AI data handling
- Smart Mode is off by default and sends small text snippets to the selected provider; the site says the key stays on the user's machine.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- AI providers
- Smart Mode supports Claude, GPT, or DeepSeek with the user's own key.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- AI renaming
- Optional Smart Mode can use AI to suggest descriptive filenames for files.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Existing folders
- It only touches loose files and does not open, move, or rename existing folders or projects.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- File organization
- Desktop Broom sorts loose files in a desktop, downloads folder, or other chosen folder into folders by type.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- iOS status
- The iOS companion app is planned and has no download yet.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mac support
- The site provides a macOS DMG download.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Offline mode
- The maker's GitHub README says default Rules mode works 100% offline.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Preview
- It shows a preview of planned moves before doing anything.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- Desktop Broom is free forever and donation-supported, with no ads, sign-up, or premium tier.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Publisher warning
- The maker says Windows or Chrome may warn that the new freeware has an unknown publisher or is not commonly downloaded, and says a verified publisher signature is on the way.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported drives
- It can organize files on any drive the computer can access, including USB and external drives.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Undo and deletion
- It moves files without deleting them and offers one-click undo.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The site provides the software as-is without warranty and advises users to keep a backup.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The site says Desktop Broom works on Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit x64.desktopbroom.com · read 7 Oct 2026
