Updating Finder Comments
Keep It for Mac 1.6.3 and later can update Finder comments when they are changed in Keep It, but first you need to install a script that can automate the Finder. If you are planning on importing a lot of files into your library, this is best done after those files have been imported and stored in or downloaded from iCloud.
To install the script:
- Download and unzip UpdateFinderComments.zip
- Open the “Update Finder Comments” app
- Click Start
- If you are using macOS 10.14 Mojave or later you will need to give the app permission to control Keep It and the Finder when prompted (on macOS 15 and later automating the Finder must be done in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation)
- Once the script is installed, if you are using macOS 10.14 Mojave or later you will need to give Keep It permission to control the Finder when prompted
IMPORTANT
Updating Finder comments can be very resource-intensive for the Finder if there are many files to update (e.g. during a large import). If you are experiencing performance problems while Keep It is running and there is a gear icon spinning in the menu bar, this script may be to blame.
You can use the above installer to remove the script by clicking the Uninstall button. You can reinstall the script once everything is in Keep It’s library; the installer ensures comments match between the Finder and Keep It, which minimizes the work that needs to be done.
Comments may not be preserved when you enable or disable Finder integration. In those cases, run the installer again.