Batch file organizer

Skill cxcscmu/SkillLearnBench/skills/b4-skill-creator-claude-haiku-4-5/organize-messy-files/batch-file-organizer

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Organize large collections of files into categorized folders. Use this skill when you need to move or copy 100+ files into multiple destination folders based on classification data. Handles PDF, DOCX, PPTX and other file types while preserving original filenames and content.

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Batch File Organizer

Overview

This skill provides a systematic approach to organizing large numbers of files into multiple destination folders based on a classification mapping. It ensures all files are processed, no files are lost, and original content/names are preserved.

Key Principles

Non-destructive: Never modify file content or names
Complete coverage: Every file must be assigned to exactly one destination folder
Verification: Track which files have been moved to prevent duplicates or omissions
Efficiency: Use batch operations to handle hundreds of files

Process Workflow

Phase 1: Preparation

Create all destination folders if they don't exist
Verify write permissions to destination directories
Create a manifest file tracking all source files
Document the classification mapping (source file → destination folder)

Phase 2: Migration

Process files in batches to prevent overwhelming the system
Use move (not copy) operations to save space
Verify each file arrives at destination
Log any failures for manual intervention

Phase 3: Verification

Count files in each destination folder
Compare against classification manifest
Confirm no files remain in source directory
Verify no files are corrupt or missing

Implementation Details

Destination Folder Structure

/root/LLM/
/root/trapped_ion_and_qc/
/root/black_hole/
/root/DNA/
/root/music_history/

Classification Mapping Format

Create a mapping that associates each source file with a destination folder:

filename1.pdf → LLM
filename2.pdf → trapped_ion_and_qc
filename3.docx → black_hole
filename4.pptx → DNA
filename5.pdf → music_history

Batch Processing

Process 10-20 files at a time to allow for verification
After each batch, verify destination folders received the files
Log any errors and retry failed files

Error Handling

File already exists in destination: Skip or rename with timestamp suffix Permission denied: Report and request elevated privileges File in use: Wait briefly and retry Corrupted file: Log and continue; flag for manual review

Verification Commands

After organizing:

ls -la /root/LLM/ | wc -l
ls -la /root/trapped_ion_and_qc/ | wc -l
ls -la /root/black_hole/ | wc -l
ls -la /root/DNA/ | wc -l
ls -la /root/music_history/ | wc -l

Compare totals against original file count to ensure complete migration.

Special Considerations

Symlinks: If symlinks are encountered, move the actual file, not the link
Hidden files: Include hidden files in the migration if they match classification
Case sensitivity: Be aware of case-sensitive filenames in Linux
File extensions: Preserve original extensions even if unexpected (e.g., .txt files should be classified by content, not extension)