move-a-file

To move a file and update references, this skill uses ripgrep to discover all imports and configurations pointing to the old path, then executes a safe git mv operation while updating source code, documentation, and configuration files to ensure consistency. It returns a detailed report of all changes made.

Renaming a module file without breaking imports requires path validation and reference discovery. This skill automatically checks if the old path exists and the new path is free, then updates references across multiple file types using ripgrep before safely executing the rename via git mv.

Standard git mv does not update references in documentation and configuration files. This skill extends git mv by using ripgrep to discover and refresh all references across source code, docs, and configs, ensuring the codebase remains consistent after the file move.

Yes, this file moving skill is applicable to software projects of any size. It enforces checks for path existence and non-existence, handles directory creation when needed, and safely updates references across the entire repository using ripgrep and git mv.

Renaming a file causes broken references because standard file operations do not update import paths or configurations. This skill solves the problem by discovering all references via ripgrep and updating them across source code, documentation, and configuration files before completing the git mv execution.

Automated file refactoring relies on accurate path validation and reference discovery. While this skill enforces existence checks and updates multiple file types, complex dynamic references or non-text configurations might not be fully captured by the ripgrep search, requiring manual verification of the generated change report.