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File Organizer
When to Use This Skill
- Your Downloads folder is a chaotic mess
- You can't find files because they're scattered everywhere
- You have duplicate files taking up space
- Your folder structure doesn't make sense anymore
- You want to establish better organization habits
- You're starting a new project and need a good structure
- You're cleaning up before archiving old projects
What This Skill Does
- Analyzes Current Structure : Reviews your folders and files to understand what you have
- Finds Duplicates : Identifies duplicate files across your system
- Suggests Organization : Proposes logical folder structures based on your content
- Automates Cleanup : Moves, renames, and organizes files with your approval
- Maintains Context : Makes smart decisions based on file types, dates, and content
- Reduces Clutter : Identifies old files you probably don't need anymore
Instructions
When a user requests file organization help:
- Understand the Scope
Ask clarifying questions:
* Which directory needs organization? (Downloads, Documents, entire home folder?)
* What's the main problem? (Can't find things, duplicates, too messy, no structure?)
* Any files or folders to avoid? (Current projects, sensitive data?)
* How aggressively to organize? (Conservative vs. comprehensive cleanup)
2. Analyze Current State
Review the target directory:
# Get overview of current structure
ls -la [target_directory]
# Check file types and sizes
find [target_directory] -type f -exec file {} \; | head -20
# Identify largest files
du -sh [target_directory]/* | sort -rh | head -20
# Count file types
find [target_directory] -type f | sed 's/.*\.//' | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn
Summarize findings:
* Total files and folders
* File type breakdown
* Size distribution
* Date ranges
* Obvious organization issues
3. Identify Organization Patterns
Based on the files, determine logical groupings:
By Type :
* Documents (PDFs, DOCX, TXT)
* Images (JPG, PNG, SVG)
* Videos (MP4, MOV)
* Archives (ZIP, TAR, DMG)
* Code/Projects (directories with code)
* Spreadsheets (XLSX, CSV)
* Presentations (PPTX, KEY)
By Purpose :
* Work vs. Personal
* Active vs. Archive
* Project-specific
* Reference materials
* Temporary/scratch files
By Date :
* Current year/month
* Previous years
* Very old (archive candidates)
4. Find Duplicates
When requested, search for duplicates:
# Find exact duplicates by hash
find [directory] -type f -exec md5 {} \; | sort | uniq -d
# Find files with similar names
find [directory] -type f -printf '%f\n' | sort | uniq -d
# Find similar-sized files
find [directory] -type f -printf '%s %p\n' | sort -n
For each set of duplicates:
* Show all file paths
* Display sizes and modification dates
* Recommend which to keep (usually newest or best-named)
* **Important** : Always ask for confirmation before deleting
5. Propose Organization Plan
Present a clear plan before making changes:
# Organization Plan for [Directory]
## Current State
- X files across Y folders
- [Size] total
- File types: [breakdown]
- Issues: [list problems]
## Proposed Structure
[Directory]/
├── Work/
│ ├── Projects/
│ ├── Documents/
│ └── Archive/
├── Personal/
│ ├── Photos/
│ ├── Documents/
│ └── Media/
└── Downloads/
├── To-Sort/
└── Archive/
## Changes I'll Make
1. **Create new folders**: [list]
2. **Move files**:
- X PDFs → Work/Documents/
- Y images → Personal/Photos/
- Z old files → Archive/
3. **Rename files**: [any renaming patterns]
4. **Delete**: [duplicates or trash files]
## Files Needing Your Decision
- [List any files you're unsure about]
Ready to proceed? (yes/no/modify)
6. Execute Organization
After approval, organize systematically:
# Create folder structure
mkdir -p "path/to/new/folders"
# Move files with clear logging
mv "old/path/file.pdf" "new/path/file.pdf"
# Rename files with consistent patterns
# Example: "YYYY-MM-DD - Description.ext"
Important Rules :
* Always confirm before deleting anything
* Log all moves for potential undo
* Preserve original modification dates
* Handle filename conflicts gracefully
* Stop and ask if you encounter unexpected situations
7. Provide Summary and Maintenance Tips
After organizing:
# Organization Complete! ✨
## What Changed
- Created [X] new folders
- Organized [Y] files
- Freed [Z] GB by removing duplicates
- Archived [W] old files
## New Structure
[Show the new folder tree]
## Maintenance Tips
To keep this organized:
1. **Weekly**: Sort new downloads
2. **Monthly**: Review and archive completed projects
3. **Quarterly**: Check for new duplicates
4. **Yearly**: Archive old files
## Quick Commands for You
# Find files modified this week
find . -type f -mtime -7
# Sort downloads by type
[custom command for their setup]
# Find duplicates
[custom command]
Want to organize another folder?
Best Practices
Folder Naming
- Use clear, descriptive names
- Avoid spaces (use hyphens or underscores)
- Be specific: "client-proposals" not "docs"
- Use prefixes for ordering: "01-current", "02-archive"
File Naming
- Include dates: "2024-10-17-meeting-notes.md"
- Be descriptive: "q3-financial-report.xlsx"
- Avoid version numbers in names (use version control instead)
- Remove download artifacts: "document-final-v2 (1).pdf" → "document.pdf"
When to Archive
- Projects not touched in 6+ months
- Completed work that might be referenced later
- Old versions after migration to new systems
- Files you're hesitant to delete (archive first)
Weekly Installs
178
Repository
davila7/claude-…emplates
GitHub Stars
22.6K
First Seen
Jan 21, 2026
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