See the plan before you commit.
Every file has a visible destination. Screenshots, documents, images, and more get their own folders.
A file organizer for Mac · Free beta
Messy Mac files.
Sorted into folders.
Choose a folder. Clean Start groups loose files into Screenshots, Documents, Images, and more. Review every move before organizing, and undo if needed.
ONE FOLDER AT A TIME
Loose files in.
Category folders out.
Choose a folder. Check the plan.
Click Organize Files. That’s it.
Keep your files. Skip the clutter.
Files move inside your selected folder. Nothing gets deleted or overwritten. Existing subfolders stay as they are.
Have a way back.
Undo restores recorded moves when the files can still be validated. Conflicts are reported for you to resolve.
Your files stay on your Mac. No account. No uploads. No AI service.
GET THE BETA
Three steps to install.
Free beta · version 0.1.0
No account, card, or subscription required.
- Open the DMG.Drag Clean Start into Applications.
- Choose a folder.For your first try, use a folder with copies of a few files.
- Preview, organize, undo.Tell me what felt good—and what didn’t.
Beta notes & download verification
The app is Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple. The DMG is signed and contains the app’s stapled notarization ticket. Notarization is an Apple security check, not a guarantee of bug-free software.
This is an early beta. It runs locally and uses filename and extension rules, not AI. It doesn’t organize subfolders, delete files, or monitor folders in the background. Intel and Apple Silicon binaries are included; Intel execution and macOS 14 execution have not been separately verified.
If macOS shows an unexpected security warning, stop and report it. Don’t disable Gatekeeper or remove quarantine to force installation.
DMG SHA-256
Loading checksum…In Terminal: shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/Clean-Start-Beta.dmg
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD
A few things to know.
Is it really free?
Yes. All current features are free during beta, including organizing and Undo. A paid, one-time purchase is being considered for a future release. Pricing and future terms aren’t finalized.
Does it upload my files?
No. The Mac app scans and moves files locally. It has no account system, analytics SDK, or file-upload service. This website is hosted separately; feedback is only shared when you choose to send it.
What happens if two files have the same name?
Clean Start plans an alternative filename, such as invoice (1).pdf. If a new conflict appears during the operation, the move fails safely instead of overwriting the existing file.
Can I undo after quitting the app?
The app stores its move history locally and checks interrupted operations on restart. Undo can restore recorded moves when the files and folder can still be validated. Original-path conflicts and files changed or moved elsewhere can prevent restoration.
Does it clean my entire Mac?
It organizes regular files directly inside the one folder you select. It skips existing subfolders, packages, hidden files, symbolic links, and files whose metadata can’t be read. It doesn’t delete files or free up disk space.
Who’s making this?
I’m an independent developer in South Korea, building a small native Mac utility for people who want a calmer workspace. This beta is about finding out whether a simple, preview-first approach is useful in real life.
Trying the beta? Leave a little feedback.
FEEDBACK
Did it work for you?
I’m building this independently. Tell me what worked, what didn’t, and what’s missing.
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