move-a-file

Moves or renames files and updates all references across the repository.

56|12|Updated Dec 19, 2025

Search Tags:#git #codebase #rename #move #references #rg

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize --skill move-a-file

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: move-a-file
Source: https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize/tree/main/.claude/skills/move-a-file
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize --skill move-a-file

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires rg, git.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides AI agents to move or rename a file safely, while automatically finding and updating all references to the file across source code, documentation, and configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

Path Validation: Ensure old path exists and new path is available.
Reference Discovery: Search repository for references to the file using multiple patterns.
Safe Migration: Update references and perform the actual file move with git.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill to move a file from one path to another, e.g., move-a-file "src/old.md" "src/new.md".