Seafile Integration
Bring renamed.to to your self-hosted Seafile deployment. Apply consistent naming conventions to shared libraries without manual work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the connector script open source?
- Yes, the Seafile connector is an open-source tool that you can inspect and modify to fit your security and infrastructure needs.
- How does it handle large files?
- The connector is designed to be efficient and can be configured to handle large files and high volumes, respecting your server's resources.
- Are my files sent to a third party?
- Yes, the files are sent to the secure renamed.to API for processing and are deleted immediately after. For sensitive data, consider our enterprise on-premise solutions.
Before You Connect
- Seafile Professional or Community Edition with API enabled
- Admin access to configure API tokens or automation scripts
- renamed.to account with an active API key
How It Works
A background script on your server uses the Seafile API to monitor libraries
When new files are detected, they are securely sent to the renamed.to API for processing
The file is then renamed within the same Seafile library, preserving all metadata and version history
Before → After
dataset_raw.zip
2025-10-15_dataset_genomic-sequencing_project-alpha.zip
Large research datasets are tagged with date, content, and project.
IMG_9876.CR2
2025-10-15_photo_product-shoot_model-a_raw.CR2
RAW image files from a photoshoot are organized for post-production.
Why Teams Choose Seafile
- Self-hosted storage stays under your control
- AI-powered renaming without custom scripting
- Supports libraries, sub-libraries, and shared folders
- Works alongside Seafile permissions and audit logs
- Confidence scores for every rename
Who Uses It
Common Use Cases
Research Data Organization
Organize large research datasets and documents
Research uploads → AI analysis → Structured by project and date
Media Asset Management
Organize media files and creative assets
Media files → Content-based naming → Easy asset retrieval
Team Collaboration Files
Structure collaborative project files
Team uploads → Consistent naming → Improved collaboration efficiency
Setup Guide
Follow these steps to get started in minutes
Generate an API Token
As a Seafile admin, generate a new API token with read/write permissions for the libraries you want to organize.
Configure the Connector
Run our open-source connector script on a server that can access your Seafile instance. Configure it with your server URL, API token, and renamed.to API key.
Select Libraries and Templates
In the connector's configuration file, specify the library IDs to monitor and the naming template to apply.
Run the Service
Start the connector service (e.g., using Docker or systemd) to begin monitoring for new files.
Ready to go!
You're all set. Your files will now be automatically renamed and organized.
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