Automated Folder Organization Using AI and Custom Scripts

This n8n workflow automates the process of organizing files within a specific folder on your Linux-based system or server. It monitors a designated directory for changes, retrieves the list of current files and subdirectories, and leverages Mistral AI to suggest optimal categorization. Using these AI-powered suggestions, the workflow then moves files into appropriately named subfolders, creating new folders if necessary. This entire process ensures your directory stays organized effortlessly, making it especially useful for managing large collections of files, such as downloads, documents, or media, with minimal manual intervention.

**Workflow steps:**

1. The Local File Trigger node monitors a specified folder for new or modified files.

2. It triggers a command to list all files and subdirectories in the target folder.

3. The list of files and folders is parsed into separate arrays.

4. If files are present, the workflow calls Mistral AI to analyze the current contents and suggest how files should be categorized.

5. AI suggestions are processed and split into individual recommendations.

6. For each suggestion, the workflow executes a shell script that moves files into their assigned subfolders, creating new subfolders if they do not already exist. Files that would overwrite existing ones are renamed with a random suffix to prevent data loss.

This workflow is ideal for users seeking automated, intelligent file management, reducing clutter, and maintaining organized directories without continuous manual effort.