Rule-based automatic folder assignment for media uploads. Add-on plugin for Virtual Media Folders.

Turn "Default folder for uploads" into a powerful rule system. Automatically assign media to folders based on:

• Filename patterns — Match filenames using regular expressions (e.g., ^IMG_, ^DSC, screenshot.*)
• MIME type — Sort by file type (images, videos, PDFs, etc.)
• Image dimensions — Organize by resolution (HD, 4K, thumbnails)
• File size — Separate large files from small ones
• EXIF camera model — Group photos by device (iPhone, Canon, etc.)
• EXIF date taken — Organize by capture date
• Upload author — Assign based on who uploaded the file
• IPTC keywords — Match embedded metadata keywords

• Multiple rules with priority — Create as many rules as needed, drag to reorder
• Stop after first match — Control whether to continue evaluating rules
• AND logic — All conditions in a rule must match
• Automatic on upload — New uploads are processed instantly
• Scan existing media — Apply rules to your existing library with preview
• WP-CLI compatible — Rules apply to imports via wp media import
• Modern React UI — Consistent with WordPress admin design

• WordPress 6.8+
• PHP 8.3+
• Virtual Media Folders plugin (parent plugin)

1. Download vmfa-rules-engine.zip
2. Upload via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Activate via WordPress Admin → Plugins

1. Go to Media → Rules Engine in the WordPress admin
2. Click Add Rule to create your first rule
3. Configure conditions and select a target folder
4. Enable the rule and save
5. New uploads will automatically be assigned to folders based on your rules

1. Click Scan Existing Media to preview what changes would be made
2. Review the preview and select items to process
3. Click Apply Changes to assign folders

See docs/DEVELOPMENT.md.

GPL-2.0-or-later. See LICENSE.

Copyright 2026 Per Soderlind