rename-pdf

Rename PDFs using document date, sender, and subject into yyyy-mm-dd_Sender_Subject-short filenames.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/neomint-research/neomint-plugin-for-claude --skill rename-pdf-neomint-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rename-pdf
Source: https://github.com/neomint-research/neomint-plugin-for-claude/tree/main/plugin/skills/rename-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/neomint-research/neomint-plugin-for-claude --skill rename-pdf-neomint-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDFs in folders often have cryptic names. This skill renames them based on their document content to produce readable filenames, improving archiving and search.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content-based renaming using document date, sender, and subject
  • Parallel processing for performance with safety checks before applying changes
  • Handles edge cases (multi-document scans, unknown senders, missing dates) using robust rules

Quick Start

Rename PDFs in a folder by content to yield self-describing filenames.

Frequently Asked Questions about rename-pdf

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rename PDF files in bulk based on their content?

You can rename PDF files in bulk by extracting document metadata like date, sender, and subject. This skill processes folders of PDFs in parallel batches and formats filenames using the yyyy-mm-dd_Sender_Subject-short.pdf convention.

What's the best way to organize PDF filenames for archiving and search?

Organizing PDF filenames for archiving is best done using content-based metadata. This skill extracts the document date, sender, and subject to produce self-describing filenames, improving searchability.

How does parallel processing work when renaming multiple PDFs?

Parallel processing for renaming PDFs works by applying safety checks before applying changes across a batch of files. This approach extracts content metadata from multiple documents simultaneously for performance.

How are missing dates or unknown senders handled when renaming PDFs?

Missing dates and unknown senders are handled using robust rules for edge cases. The skill addresses multi-document scans and incomplete metadata to ensure consistent filename generation.

Can I use this to rename PDFs with umlauts in the filename?

Yes, you can rename PDFs with umlauts in the filename. The skill includes umlaut handling to ensure special characters are processed correctly when formatting the yyyy-mm-dd_Sender_Subject-short.pdf output.

Does content-based PDF renaming work for multi-document scans?

Content-based PDF renaming does work for multi-document scans. The skill applies robust rules to handle these edge cases, ensuring readable filenames even when processing complex scanned documents.