The tag manager for Mac.
Tag files in seconds, automate recurring tagging work and take control of your entire tag system.
Private, native, built for Mac.
7-day free trial · No account required · macOS 15+ · Apple Silicon
Finder gave you tags. Little Tagger makes them useful.
Tags start simple. Then projects multiply, names drift, and the same tagging work comes back again and again. Little Tagger turns that growing mess into a clear, repeatable system you can actually maintain.
An inconsistent set of duplicate and similarly named tags is shown becoming an organized system grouped by project, status and client.
Everything you need to master your tags.
Tag once. Reuse forever.
Save recurring add, remove, or replace actions as presets. Apply the same tags consistently to one file, hundreds of files or an entire folder tree.
Explore tagging presets →Tag without the guesswork.
Spend less time wondering which tags to use. Get to useful, consistent tags that fit faster even when you have hundreds of files to work through.
Explore tag suggestions →Turn repeat work into a workflow.
Combine presets into an ordered sequence and let Little Tagger perform each step in the right order. Run workflows manually, immediately or after a short delay.
Explore tagging workflows →Clean up the tag chaos.
Group related tags, see where they are used, identify unused tags and discover similar tags before your library becomes unmanageable.
Manage Finder tags →See how it works.
A short walkthrough of tagging, presets and workflows in Little Tagger.
Save your tagging routine.
A preset is a reusable tagging profile for the work you perform repeatedly. Add several tags, remove old ones or replace one set with another without selecting every tag again.
- Tag research by project, subject, progress and source.
- Tag design exports by client, platform, format and review status.
- Tag invoices by customer, project, year and accounting status.
Reliable tagging, in the right order.
Workflows combine multiple presets into one repeatable process. Remove outdated tags first, apply project tags next, then add conditional tags based on filenames or existing tags.
- 1Remove all existing tags.
- 2Add “Research 2026.”
- 3Add “Reviewed” when the file already contains “Approved.”
- Choose when a workflow runs:ManuallyImmediatelyAfter 3 secondsAfter 10 seconds
From one file to an entire folder tree.
Add files with the global ⌘ ⇧ E shortcut, drag them into the workspace or use the Add Files button. Include subfolders when you need to process a complete project structure and enable aliases only when they should be included.
Send files to Little Tagger without interrupting your work.
Add the root folder once and process its complete folder structure.
Little Tagger changes only Finder tags, not filenames, locations or file contents.
Less thinking. Better tagging.
Little Tagger analyzes filenames, metadata, file content, images, existing tags and other relevant signals to suggest useful tags for the files in your workspace. Nothing is tagged until you decide.
On your Mac. Your files stay yours.
Suggestions are generated on-device using Apple Intelligence. Files, filenames, metadata, content and tags are never sent to Little Tagger servers or third-party AI providers.
- PrivateNo file uploads.
- PrivateNo cloud processing.
- PrivateNo third-party AI.
- PrivateAI features are optional.
Apple Intelligence features are available on supported Macs. All core tagging, workflow and tag-management features work without them.
Learn about tag suggestions →Your tag library, finally under control.
Finder hides tag management inside its settings and offers little help once your tag list begins to grow. Little Tagger gives you a dedicated place to inspect, organize, and maintain the tags used across the locations you approve.
Understand how often a tag is used, which presets contain it, and where tagged files are located.
Organize related tags into groups without changing how the underlying Finder tags work.
Identify unused tags and names that are no longer assigned to scanned files.
Discover tags that differ only by spelling, punctuation, separators or similar wording. Review suggested canonical tags before consolidating similar names within the locations Little Tagger can access.
Tags remain standard macOS tags and continue to work in Finder and other compatible apps. Tag groups are an optional organizational layer inside Little Tagger.
Built for the way you work.
Whether you're researching, creating or simply keeping a busy Mac organized, Little Tagger gives you a tagging system that fits your workflow.
Keep every source connected to your work
Organize papers, notes, datasets, transcripts, references and supporting material by project, subject, progress and source. Build a consistent research system without tagging every file from scratch.
Little Tagger for Research →Turn hundreds of files into a searchable library
Keep photos, design files and exports organized by client, project, format, platform, review status or delivery stage. Spend less time sorting files and more time creating.
Little Tagger for Creatives →Make Finder tags work the way you always wanted
Bring consistency to project files, documents, downloads, invoices, archives and everything else you keep on your Mac. Save the tagging routines you repeat and keep your tag library under control as it grows.
Little Tagger for your Mac →Your files stay yours.
Little Tagger works locally on your Mac, accesses only the locations you approve, and keeps your organization in standard Finder tags.
Only where you allow.
Little Tagger is sandboxed and can access only the folders and volumes you explicitly approve. Add or revoke access whenever you want.
Nothing leaves your Mac.
Your files are not uploaded for processing. Apple Intelligence suggestions are generated on-device, with no cloud processing or third-party AI services involved.
Native tags. No lock-in.
Little Tagger works with standard Finder tags. Your tags remain available in Finder and other compatible Mac apps even if you stop using Little Tagger.
- No account
- No cloud service
- No file uploads
- No analytics
- No tracking
- No advertising
Try every feature free for 7 days.
Explore presets, workflows, tag management, and Apple Intelligence suggestions with full access during your trial. Current pricing is shown in the Mac App Store.
No account required. Manage or cancel anytime through your Apple subscription settings.
FAQ
What is Little Tagger?
Little Tagger is a native macOS app for applying, automating, organizing and cleaning up Finder tags.
What is the difference between a preset and a workflow?
A preset performs one reusable tagging action: adding, removing, or replacing one or more tags. A workflow runs several presets in a defined order.
Does Little Tagger watch my folders?
No. You choose which files or folders enter the workspace. Presets and workflows can then run manually, immediately, after 3 seconds or after 10 seconds.
Does Little Tagger move or rename files?
No. Little Tagger changes Finder tags only. It does not move, rename or modify file contents.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Files remain on your Mac. Apple Intelligence suggestions are generated on-device and no file information is transmitted to Little Tagger servers or third-party AI providers.
Is Apple Intelligence required?
No. Presets, workflows, manual tagging and tag management work without Apple Intelligence. Only tag and merge suggestions require it.
Why does Little Tagger need access to folders and volumes?
macOS sandboxing prevents apps from accessing arbitrary files. You grant Little Tagger access only to the locations it should scan or modify. You can revoke access at any time.
Do my tags still work without Little Tagger?
Yes. Little Tagger works directly with standard Finder tags. Tag groups are an additional organizational feature inside the app, but the tags themselves remain native to macOS.
Master your tags.
Tag files in seconds, automate recurring tagging work and take control of your entire tag system. Private, native, built for Mac.
Free for 7 days · No account required · macOS 15+ · Apple Silicon