Desktop Broom
desktopbroom.com
What it is
Desktop Broom sorts loose files from a desktop, Downloads folder, or another chosen location into folders by file type. It can work on any drive the computer can access, including USB and external drives. Before moving anything, it shows a preview of the planned changes. Files are moved rather than deleted, and a one-click undo is available. The organizer leaves existing folders and projects alone: it does not open, move, or rename them. Its default Rules mode works offline, according to the maker's GitHub README. Optional Smart Mode uses the user's own key with Claude, GPT, or DeepSeek to suggest descriptive filenames. Smart Mode is disabled by default; when enabled, it sends small text snippets to the selected provider, while the site says the key remains on the user's machine. Desktop Broom is free forever and donation-supported, with no ads, sign-up, or premium tier. It supports Windows 10 and 11 on 64-bit x64, and the maker provides a macOS DMG download. The maker warns that Windows or Chrome may flag the freeware as unfamiliar and says a verified publisher signature is on the way.
Spec sheet
- 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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- AI providers
- Smart Mode supports Claude, GPT, or DeepSeek with the user's own key.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- AI renaming
- Optional Smart Mode can use AI to suggest descriptive filenames for files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Existing folders
- It only touches loose files and does not open, move, or rename existing folders or projects.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- File organization
- Desktop Broom sorts loose files in a desktop, downloads folder, or other chosen folder into folders by type.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- iOS status
- The iOS companion app is planned and has no download yet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Mac support
- The site provides a macOS DMG download.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Offline mode
- The maker's GitHub README says default Rules mode works 100% offline.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Preview
- It shows a preview of planned moves before doing anything.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Pricing
- Desktop Broom is free forever and donation-supported, with no ads, sign-up, or premium tier.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- 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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Supported drives
- It can organize files on any drive the computer can access, including USB and external drives.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Undo and deletion
- It moves files without deleting them and offers one-click undo.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Warranty
- The site provides the software as-is without warranty and advises users to keep a backup.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
- Windows support
- The site says Desktop Broom works on Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit x64.Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
Plans and prices
Free Free No ads · no sign-up · no premium tier Read 7 Oct 2026 · desktopbroom.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Previews planned file moves before changes are made.
- Moves files without deleting them and offers one-click undo.
- Default Rules mode works offline.
- Free forever, with no ads or sign-up.
- Supports files on USB and external drives.
Limits
- Smart Mode sends small text snippets to a provider.
- Windows or Chrome may warn about an unknown publisher.
- Software is provided as-is without warranty.
- iOS companion app is planned, with no download yet.
Who it suits
It suits Windows or macOS users who want to sort loose files without changing existing folders or projects. Users who want AI filename suggestions can enable Smart Mode and supply their own provider key.
Verdict
Desktop Broom focuses on sorting loose files, with a preview and undo before or after moves. It is free on Windows and macOS; note the publisher warning and the distinct data handling of optional Smart Mode.
Where Specifiction places it
- Desktop Organization Software#6 of 477.9
