What is Immich AutoTag?

Immich AutoTag is a CLI utility that organizes an Immich photo library by applying rules from a config file. It can create albums, tag assets, correct dates from filenames or duplicates, set album permissions for user groups, and filter which assets get processed. Each run marks assets as classified, unclassified, or conflicting so you can review them in Immich. The tool runs as a one-off command, a continuous loop, or on a cron schedule via Docker. You can install it with pipx, Docker, Docker Compose, or by cloning the repo. An Immich server and API key are required.

Should you self-host Immich AutoTag?

Immich AutoTag scores 45/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #32 of 41 in Photo Management. It has 154 GitHub stars.

There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is Other-licensed and written mostly in Python.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Ente (81/100, 29 710 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Immich AutoTag vs Ente side by side.