Glossary

Autopilot

Watched-folder cleanup in Disk Housekeeper, still behind a preview.

Autopilot watches a folder you choose and can clean it when the rules match. The name suggests a schedule that runs unattended. The behavior we describe is narrower: a scope you set, a preview you see, and removals that go to the Trash by default.

A low-space alert does not silently trigger it. If you want the setup steps, use Set up Autopilot for a watched folder. If you want the distinction from Auto-Sort, read both glossary entries before you turn either on.