Smart Naming
Automatically rename and organize your files with intelligent naming conventions.
Overview
LifeVault's Smart Naming feature automatically renames your files using consistent, human-readable conventions. No more files named IMG_20240315_142356.jpg or Document (3).pdf — every file gets a descriptive, organized name.
Non-Destructive
Smart Naming creates renamed copies or symlinks — your original files are never modified or deleted.
Naming Patterns
LifeVault supports several built-in naming patterns that you can apply per category:
{category}_{date}_{description}Example: warranty_2024-03-15_macbook-pro.pdf
{year}/{month}/{description}Example: 2024/03/tax-return-federal.pdf
{provider}_{type}_{date}Example: apple_warranty_2024-03-15.pdf
Custom Rules
You can define custom naming rules using LifeVault's rule engine. Rules are applied in priority order and can match by file type, category, tags, or metadata fields.
# lifevault.config.yaml
naming_rules:
- match: "category:warranty"
pattern: "{provider}_{item}_{expires}"
- match: "category:receipt"
pattern: "{date}_{vendor}_{amount}"