Flexible triggers
React to new or changed files, schedules and intervals, or start workflows manually.
File automation
rsk.guardian
Set up recurring file tasks once instead of repeating them by hand.
Choose triggers, conditions and actions. rsk.guardian monitors selected folders and makes runs and errors traceable.
rsk.guardianEN · Windows
File automation
How often do you perform the same file job over and over again?
Sort downloads. Move exports. Archive old files. Unzip ZIP files. Rename specific files or regularly clean up folders.
Each individual task might take only a few minutes.
But why keep doing it at all?
rsk.guardian handles these processes for you. Once set up, it automatically responds to what happens in your folders.
The major update
Automation you can actually understand.
rsk.guardian 2 turns individual file actions into transparent workflows. More capable under the hood, clearer to use, and still completely local.
Try version 201New features
Precise conditions
Filter by name, type, size, age, and other properties—even in more complex combinations.
Multi-step actions
Copy, move, rename, sort, archive, extract, and log files within a single workflow.
Preview and history
Check rules in advance and retain control with traceable runs and clearer errors.
Check rules
Validate a workflow before activating it and identify unusual or incomplete configurations early.
Explain rule
Get a plain-language summary of when a rule starts, which files it affects, and what happens next.
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Technical improvements
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Completely redesigned
How it works
You decide when rsk.guardian processes which files and how.
Choose the right trigger
A file is created or modified. A specific time is reached. An interval elapses. Or you simply start the process yourself.
Define exactly which files are affected
You use conditions to determine exactly which files should be processed—based on name, type, size, age, and other properties.
Determine the actions to perform
Copy, move, rename, sort, archive, extract, log, or execute custom workflows.
The rule can be that simple. Or as complex as your workflow requires.
Try it · right in your browser
From trigger to action
Choose the trigger, file type and destination. The simulation shows which files your rule affects.
Sort PDFs
Define triggers, conditions and actions for this rule.
General settings
Change triggers, conditions and actions using the tabs. All changes apply only to the example.
When should the rule start?
The simulation evaluates four prepared file events.
If this condition is met
Only files with a matching trigger and type are considered.
Run this action
Exceptions
No exceptions are set for this sample rule. The demo shows the trigger, file type and Move action.
Simulation preview
The sample rule moves matching PDF files to the chosen destination folder.
This demo is solely intended to illustrate how the application works. Its layout and functionality may differ from the actual application.
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What you can get done
What can you do with it?
For example, automatically cleaning up the Downloads folder.
Move regular exports to the correct location.
Automatically extract new archives and process their contents.
Sort files by type, age, or name.
Automatically archive old files.
Or build a completely custom workflow that fits your work perfectly.
rsk.guardian gives you the building blocks. You decide what becomes of them.
Features
From trigger to final action—transparent automation.
11feature areas
rsk.guardian combines flexible triggers, precise conditions, and multi-step actions into traceable file workflows. Open a section for details.
01Monitored folders and sources+
- Monitor any number of folders with individual names, paths, notes, and active states.
- Include subfolders and select files through include/exclude patterns as a filtered smart-folder view.
- Manage multiple prioritized rules per folder and reorder them by drag and drop.
02Monitoring and triggers+
- React to created, changed, or renamed files using watcher, interval, scheduled, or hybrid monitoring.
- Run rules at application startup or manually, with separate control over files and folders.
- Runtime state prevents accidental duplicate interval and scheduled executions.
03When and except conditions+
- Filter by name, path, extension, type, size, age, timestamps, archive type, attributes, or text content.
- Combine contains, starts with, ends with, regex, comparisons, ranges, and boolean checks.
- Evaluate sortable condition groups as all, any, or none.
04Check and explain rules+
- Check rules before saving for missing actions, incompatible file/folder logic, and risky archive configurations.
- Detect unknown tokens, targets inside the source, and likely ineffective combinations early.
- Explain each rule in plain language: when it starts, what it affects, and which actions follow.
05File actions+
- Copy, move, safely delete, rename, and sort into subfolders using dynamic patterns.
- Remove empty folders, write logs, and show classic notifications or desktop toasts.
- Handle conflicts explicitly by creating a unique name, skipping, overwriting, or failing.
06Archives and workspace pipelines+
- Create ZIP, TAR, and TAR.GZ; extract ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, and combined formats.
- Build destination and archive names dynamically from dates, file names, extensions, and relative paths.
- Extract into a workspace, apply subsequent actions to its contents, and repack the result.
07Preview and dry run+
- Test a complete folder or only the selected rule without changing files.
- Inspect affected files, matching rules, ignored target areas, and every planned action in advance.
- Long previews show progress without blocking the interface.
08History and current work+
- Trace runs by folder, rule, trigger, status, duration, and every affected item.
- Filter, page, export, and clean global, folder-specific, or rule-specific history.
- View active folders, rules, and current paths, cancel work, and create a ZIP diagnostic export.
09JavaScript actions+
- Integrate custom actions as a JavaScript run(ctx) function directly into a rule.
- Use a full editor with syntax highlighting, function navigation, ctx-field insertion, and testing tools.
- Guardrails limit script length, statement count, and runtime.
10Tray operation and quick actions+
- Keep running in the tray, pause or resume watchers, and open the main window when needed.
- Launch manual rules from the tray flyout and review recent activity.
- See watcher, folder, interval, and schedule status at a glance while preventing a second application instance.
11Safety and operational stability+
- Run only one workflow per folder and serialize watcher, schedule, and manual starts.
- Recheck source existence and stability before writes and retry transient I/O failures automatically.
- Record expected locks or missing files as skipped while reporting genuine defects clearly as failures.
Feature reference
All confirmed features at a glance
The product page helps you decide. The complete reference is organised separately.
Related use cases
From your task to the right workflow
Automatically sort downloads
Move matching new downloads according to your rules instead of repeatedly tidying the folder by hand.
Open use caseAutomatically move export files
Send recurring export files to the right destination folder automatically after they are created.
Open use caseControl instead of a black box
Good automation remains under your control at all times.
Before you unleash a new rule on your files, you can check what would happen.
Executions are logged, errors remain traceable, and you can see which files were processed.
I consider this important, especially for automated file operations. That is why rsk.guardian is not intended to be a black box.
Try first. Decide afterwards.
Try every feature for seven days before making your decision.
During the trial period, you can use rsk.guardian to its full extent for seven days. No stripped-down demo and no locked features.
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Directly from the developer
I build software that I would like to use myself.
rsk.guardian is not a product from a major software company. I developed the tool myself because recurring file-handling tasks had long been a source of frustration for me, and I wanted a solution that was flexible yet remained easy to understand.
It is important to me that you can understand what a rule does at any time. That’s why there are previews, logs, and a clear separation between triggers, conditions, and actions.
I continue to develop rsk.guardian because I enjoy the product myself and am convinced that good automation can save a great deal of time in everyday life.
And if you have a question, an idea, or a problem, you don’t write to just any support team.
You are writing directly to me.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about rsk.guardian
The most important answers about the application, trial, and licence.
What exactly is rsk.guardian?+
rsk.guardian is a Windows tool for automating file and folder operations.
You define a trigger, set conditions, and then determine which action should be performed. This allows you to automate recurring tasks that you would otherwise have to handle manually every time.
Does rsk.guardian need to remain open permanently?+
rsk.guardian runs in the background and can monitor your defined folders and rules while you continue working as usual.
Which tasks can I automate?+
For example, moving, copying, renaming, sorting, archiving, extracting, or logging files.
You can keep rules very simple or combine multiple conditions and actions into more complex workflows.
Can I test rules before they are executed?+
Yes. Oversight is important, especially with automated file operations. That’s why you can review and trace processes before unleashing them on large volumes of data.
Are my files uploaded to a cloud?+
No. rsk.guardian processes your files locally or at the storage locations you have specified.
No cloud is required for the actual automation of your files.
Do I need a user account?+
No.
You can download and install rsk.guardian and fully test it for seven days without creating a user account beforehand.
Are there any limitations in the trial version?+
No. During the seven days, you can try out all the features of rsk.guardian.
After the seven days, a valid license is mandatory to continue using the software.
Is the license a subscription?+
No.
You purchase the license once and can use the licensed major version indefinitely. There is no automatic renewal and no monthly fees.
Who is rsk.guardian intended for?+
For anyone who wants to automate recurring file workflows.
This could be the Downloads folder, which is automatically cleaned up; an export that requires regular further processing; or a more complex workflow involving multiple conditions and actions.
Set up your workflow once and let it run automatically from then on.
If you regularly sort, move, rename, or process the same files, you don’t have to do it manually every time.
Set up the workflow in rsk.guardian.
The rule takes care of the rest.
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