file-documents

Batch-file unfiled Paperless-ngx documents with tags, correspondents, types, and titles.

15|7|Updated Aug 6, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hvkshetry/StewardOS --skill file-documents
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Skill: file-documents
Source: https://github.com/hvkshetry/StewardOS/tree/main/skills/personas/chief-of-staff/file-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hvkshetry/StewardOS --skill file-documents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious process of filing and tagging documents, ensuring your digital filing system remains organized and searchable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Document Filing: Processes untagged documents in Paperless-ngx.
  • Intelligent Tagging: Applies relevant tags, correspondents, and document types based on content.
  • Batch Processing: Handles multiple documents efficiently for bulk organization.
  • Use Case: Automatically file all new bills, receipts, and statements received in the last week, assigning them appropriate titles and tags for easy retrieval.

Quick Start

Use the file-documents skill to process all unfiled documents from the last 7 days.

Frequently Asked Questions about file-documents

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate document filing in Paperless-ngx?

Automate document filing in Paperless-ngx by batch-processing untagged documents from the past seven days and applying predetermined tags, correspondents, and titles. The skill extracts document content to suggest accurate metadata and presents a filing plan for your approval before executing bulk edits.

What is the best way to organize untagged documents in bulk?

The best way to organize untagged documents in bulk is using a batch-filing skill that identifies recent files, determines their type, and applies relevant tags and correspondents. It processes multiple documents efficiently and generates a filing plan for user review before applying changes.

Does this automated filing approach require predefined rules for tagging?

Yes, automated filing requires predefined rules for tagging. The skill determines document types and suggests metadata like tags, correspondents, and titles based on these specific filing rules you have established for your digital filing system.

Can I review the applied metadata before the skill files my documents?

Yes, you can review the applied metadata before the skill files your documents. It suggests tags, correspondents, types, and titles for unfiled documents and presents a complete filing plan for user approval before executing any bulk edits.

How does batch processing handle document types for newly imported files?

Batch processing handles document types by identifying unfiled documents imported within the last seven days, analyzing their content, and determining the appropriate type to assign. It then groups these files to apply titles and tags for easy retrieval.

What limitations exist when automating Paperless-ngx document organization?

A limitation of automating Paperless-ngx document organization is that the skill only processes unfiled documents from the past seven days. It relies on predefined filing rules to determine types and suggest metadata, meaning older documents require manual organization.