# Hazel for Mac

> Your personal file-organizing robot.

Hazel watches folders and files your documents, renames screenshots, empties the trash and runs scripts based on rules you set.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: Noodlesoft
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://www.noodlesoft.com/
- Homebrew cask: hazel
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/hazel/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask hazel
```

## Questions

### How much does Hazel cost?

Hazel is paid software, bought up front from noodlesoft.com.

### Where can I download Hazel for Mac?

Download Hazel from the developer's website (noodlesoft.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Hazel from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask hazel`.

### What are good alternatives to Hazel?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are BetterTouchTool (one-time purchase), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source) and iStat Menus (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [BetterTouchTool](https://macworthy.com/apps/bettertouchtool/): Customize every gesture, key and button. (One-time purchase)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [The Unarchiver](https://macworthy.com/apps/the-unarchiver/): Open almost any archive format. (Free)

Tags: automation, files