🚀 Project Generator for Syncthing Creative Workflow

Author: Daury DiCaprio — daurydicaprio.com
#VERyGoodforlife

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🎯 Purpose

This project is a Project Generator designed to create a minimal, intuitive, and KISS-based folder structure for creative workflows.
It is especially tailored for content creators working with videos, articles, podcasts, and newsletters, and integrates seamlessly with Syncthing for multi-device synchronization.

The generator automatically creates:

• Organized folder hierarchy
• Templates for each content type
• A manual with workflow guidance
• A base .stignore for safe synchronization

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📂 Folder Structure

00_resources/ ← Shared resources, templates, manuals ├─ graphics/ ├─ music/ ├─ others/ ├─ templates/ └─ READ_THE_MANUAL_HERE.md

01_videos/ ← Active video projects (full-length and shorts) 02_articles/ ← Active article projects 03_podcasts/ ← Active podcast projects 04_newsletter/ ← Active newsletter projects 05_review/ ← Optional review folder (receive-only) 06_final/ ← Final deliverables (receive-only) 07_to_do/ ← Tasks for externals (read-only)

Note: Templates are included in 00_resources/templates for each content type. Copy them for new tasks and follow naming conventions.

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🛠 Usage

1. Run the Project Generator script to create a new project.
2. Choose root folder, project name, and optional folders (review, to-do).
3. Templates will be ready in 00_resources/templates.
4. Use the manual in READ_THE_MANUAL_HERE.md to guide your workflow.
5. For multi-device work:
   • Main PC: full access, file versioning enabled
   • Externals: limited access (read-only for resources, to-do, review, final; edit only assigned content folders)

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💡 Nomenclature Guidelines

• Lowercase letters only
• Underscores _ instead of spaces
• Prefix numbers for ordering (001, 002, …)
• Include content type and date: e.g.,
  001_how_to_saving-video-2025-03-25
• Maintain consistent folder structure and naming for clarity

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🔄 Syncthing Integration

• Add root folder to Syncthing on all devices.
• Assign folders with appropriate permissions:
  • Resources, To-Do, Review, Final → receive-only for externals
  • Assigned content folders → send & receive
• Enable file versioning on main PC (staggered, 365 days)

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🌟 Workflow Examples

• Main PC creates new task folder from template
• Externals copy assigned template, work, and deliver to review/final
• Always follow naming conventions
• Do not delete folders; only edit where allowed
• Keep a clean, minimal, and intuitive structure (KISS philosophy)

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📌 Why Use This Generator?

• Saves setup time for new projects
• Maintains organization and version control
• Reduces risk of accidental deletion
• Provides ready-to-use templates and workflow guidance
• Ideal for solo creators or small teams/collaborators

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✨ Keep it simple, stay organized, and enjoy your creative workflow!
#VERyGoodforlife