Tidey is a simple menubar app for Mac that helps you clean Desktop and Downloads folders. It shows files that have been sitting there for a while and lets you quickly decide to delete or keep them.
Tidey is a minimalist macOS menubar app designed specifically as a Desktop and Downloads cleaner. It targets Mac users who struggle with accumulating files on their primary storage locations. The core value lies in its simplicity: it quietly monitors these folders and presents aged files for a binary decision—delete or keep. No complex settings, no learning curve. Just a straightforward way to maintain a clean and organized workspace. This approach turns a tedious housekeeping task into a quick, almost enjoyable routine.
Every Mac user has experienced the slow creep of desktop clutter: screenshots, downloads, project files saved "temporarily" months ago. These files pile up, creating visual chaos and wasting valuable storage space. The problem is not just aesthetic—it impacts productivity by making it harder to find important documents and slowing down backup processes. Traditional cleaning methods require manual sorting through hundreds of files, deciding where each belongs, a time-consuming process often abandoned halfway. Tidey addresses this exact pain point by providing a frictionless triage system that makes the "should I keep this?" decision fast and painless, preventing the buildup from ever becoming overwhelming.
The core interaction in Tidey revolves around two simple actions: Delete and Keep. When the app presents a file, users can either send it straight to Trash with one click or move it to an organized folder. The Keep function automatically places files into ~/Documents/Kept/, organized by year and month, eliminating the need to manually create and manage folders. This feature leverages a quick preview tool that lets users see the file content before deciding, ensuring no accidental deletions. Combined with keyboard shortcuts, the entire process takes seconds per file, turning a dreaded chore into a rapid decision flow.
Beyond the basic triage, Tidey incorporates smart organization logic that automatically structures kept files. Instead of dumping everything into a single folder, it creates subfolders by year and month, mirroring a logical archive system. This means users can later locate any saved file by its date without searching through endless directories. Additionally, Tidey includes Sparkle integration for automatic updates, ensuring the app stays current with the latest macOS versions without manual intervention. These features combine to reduce long-term maintenance overhead, so users never have to re-organize their organized files.
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Launch Date2026-01-14
Platformdesktop
Pricingpaid
Tech Stack
#Sparkle