Library
Use the guide that matches the mess in front of you.
Each River Folder guide solves one common file problem and ends with a concrete result. Read them in order, or start with the task blocking your project today.
Choose by outcome
The shortest path to a useful result.
All guides
Five durable practices.
A naming pattern that scales with a project
Build human-readable filenames that sort predictably and avoid version confusion.
A field guide to cleaning a messy project folder
Inventory the folder, protect current work, remove duplicates, and leave a structure people can follow.
Building a handoff package people can trust
Deliver approved files, source material, open decisions, and a clear package index.
Archiving for the long term
Decide what deserves retention, create an inventory, and keep archived files interpretable.
Write a project README that remains useful
Document purpose, ownership, folder roles, current state, and the next review point.
See the system assembled
Open the worked workspace.
Follow one small project from raw inputs to final archive, including filenames, folder roles, a handoff index, and an archive inventory.