Kempt
In short
Decide where things go before files pile up: a few top-level folders, iCloud Desktop & Documents if you use more than one device, and something that names downloads as they arrive. Kempt is built for exactly that on macOS 26: it names and files each document on your Mac with Apple’s on-device model, never uploads anything and lets you undo every move.
Without any app
Pick five folders
Home, Money, Work, Health, ID. Put them in the Finder sidebar.
Turn on what helps
Finder › Settings › Advanced: “Remove items from the Trash after 30 days”. Desktop: View › Use Stacks.
Choose a naming habit
Date first, then what, then who. Keep it the same everywhere.
Back up
Plug in a drive and turn on Time Machine in System Settings › General.
With Kempt
Organized without effort
New downloads get a clear name and a home as they arrive, from the first day.
Find anything later
Ask in plain words with ⌃⌥Space, even years later.
Paperwork ready
Rental, visa and mortgage dossiers and the accountant pack are built from what’s already on your Mac.
Questions people ask
What should I install on a new Mac?
Start with what keeps it tidy and safe: Time Machine for backups, and Kempt to name, file and find your documents. Add the rest as you need it.
Should I use iCloud Drive for Documents?
If you use several Apple devices, yes. Kempt files into ordinary Finder folders, wherever you keep them.
Is Kempt for beginners?
Yes. There are no rules to write: it works as soon as it’s open, and every move can be undone.