feat(workflow): add file processing system with inbox/processed/outputs/reference folder structure

Introduces a repeatable file management workflow: inbox for new files,
processed for organized output, outputs for Claude-generated reports,
and reference for read-only context. Includes a file-processor skill
with naming conventions and categorization rules. Updates README with
usage instructions.
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# cowork-complete-guide
Practices on [Complete Guide to Claude Cowork](https://ccforeveryone.com/cowork)
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## File Processing System
A simple, repeatable system for managing files with Claude.
### How It Works
Files flow through four folders:
```
inbox/ ← Drop new files here (the chaos landing zone)
processed/ ← Files Claude has organized, renamed, and sorted
outputs/ ← Reports and new files Claude creates
reference/ ← Read-only context (templates, guidelines, etc.)
```
### How to Use It
1. Drop files into `inbox/`
2. Tell Claude: *"Read the file-processor skill and process my inbox"*
3. Check `processed/` for organized files and `outputs/` for the processing log
### Skills
Skills live in `skills/` — they're instruction files Claude follows.
- `skills/file-processor.md` – Instructions for processing the inbox
Edit any skill file to customize behavior for your needs.
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# inbox/
**The landing zone.** Drop any new files here.
Files here are unprocessed — they haven't been reviewed, categorized, or renamed yet.
When you're ready to organize, tell Claude: "Read the file-processor skill and process my inbox."
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# outputs/
**Things Claude creates.**
Reports, summaries, spreadsheets, logs — any new files generated during processing live here.
Examples:
- `processing-log-2026-03-09.md` – A record of what was processed and where it went
- `expense-summary-march.xlsx` – A report generated from receipt data
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# processed/
**Files that have been reviewed and organized.**
Subfolders:
- `invoices/` – Bills and invoices
- `receipts/` – Purchase receipts
- `documents/` – General documents, contracts, forms
- `images/` – Screenshots, photos, graphics
- `other/` – Anything that doesn't fit elsewhere
Files here are renamed with the format: `YYYY-MM-DD-description.ext`
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# reference/
**Read-only context.**
Put things here that Claude should read but never modify:
- Brand guidelines
- Templates
- Style guides
- Standing instructions
- Example files
Claude reads from here to inform its work, but never moves or changes these files.
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# File Processor Skill
## Purpose
Process all files in the inbox/ folder and organize them.
## Instructions
1. Read every file in inbox/
2. Determine what each file is by reading its contents
3. Move to processed/ in appropriate subfolder:
- processed/invoices/
- processed/receipts/
- processed/documents/
- processed/images/
- processed/other/
4. Rename files: YYYY-MM-DD-description.ext
5. Create outputs/processing-log-[date].md with all changes
## Constraints
- Never delete files
- Never modify files in reference/
- Ask before creating new category folders
## Naming Convention
YYYY-MM-DD-brief-description.ext
Example: 2026-01-15-amazon-receipt.pdf