About file-naming
A file-naming skill for agents that analyzes file content and metadata, then proposes sortable, readable names. It previews and validates the full plan before making changes.
Key features
- 01Content- and metadata-based analysis
- 02Naming patterns for common document types
- 03Collision and destination validation
- 04Preview and confirmation before renaming
- 05No-clobber execution
Use cases
- 01Organizing receipts, invoices, and statements
- 02Standardizing names for photos and project files
- 03Renaming files after reviewing a proposed plan
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ nweii/ agent-stuff --skill file-namingAfter installing, type/file-namingin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled filesreferences/tv-episodes.md
Details
From the project READMERename Files
Analyze files and propose intelligent renames based on content type and metadata. Provide: a single file path, list of file paths, or folder path.
Naming Conventions
Transactional/Periodic Documents
Repetitive transactions (orders, receipts, invoices, appointments):
- Format:
YYYY-MM-DD Category Type - Details.extension - Example:
2025-06-13 Amazon Order 123-456 - USB Cable.pdf - Include: dates, entity names, order/invoice numbers, item descriptions
Periodic documents (statements, bills, forms):
- Format:
YYYY-MM Type - Entity.extension - Example:
2025-06 Bank Statement - Chase Checking.pdf - Example:
2023-12 W2 - Acme Corp.pdf
Ongoing agreements (contracts, policies):
- Format:
YYYY-MM Type - Entity.extension - Example:
2025-01 Service Agreement - Internet Provider.pdf
Appointments/visits:
- Format:
YYYY-MM-DD Type - Provider/Location.extension - Example:
2025-06-13 Dental Visit - Dr Johnson.pdf
Creative/Project Files
Date as supplementary (photos, projects, creative work):
- Format:
Description - Date.extensionorDescription - Context Date.extension - Example:
Vacation Photos - Hawaii 2025.jpg - Example:
Website Redesign - Draft 2025-06.pdf - Example:
Company Logo 2025.png
Evergreen content (manuals, references):
- Format:
Type - Name/Description.extension - Example:
Product Manual - Widget Pro.pdf
Key Principles
- ISO 8601 dates: YYYY-MM-DD (specific dates) or YYYY-MM (monthly/annual)
- Date placement: Start for time-critical sorting; end for contextual info
- Remove: Technical metadata (1080p, WEB-DL), problematic characters (
:*?"<>|#%&) - Keep: Scannable and sortable filenames
Process
- Analyze files using OCR, text extraction, vision analysis, filename patterns
- Build the complete rename plan before taking any action
- Validate the plan: if any file cannot be mapped to a destination name, stop and report — do not proceed with partial results
- Validate the plan: confirm no two files share a destination name — if any collision exists, stop and report
- Present preview table: "Original Filename" | "New Filename" (show up to 15 files if many present; note any that couldn't be analyzed)
- Wait for confirmation before executing
- Execute using no-clobber semantics — never overwrite an existing file; if a collision occurs at execution time, halt immediately
If content unclear: make best guess from filename, clean up existing name, or leave unchanged with note.
For TV show files, see references/tv-episodes.md for Plex/media manager naming conventions.