FAQ.md

FAQ

What files is Slate for?

Slate is built for TV/anime media filename cleanup and episode-format standardization.

What does “low confidence” mean?

Low confidence means Slate found a plausible parse, but the format is ambiguous compared to structured patterns. Review these rows before renaming.

When should I use Manual Mode?

Use Manual Mode when source filenames are inconsistent or when you want deterministic episode sequencing. You set show name, season, and start episode directly.

Can I customize the output filename format?

Yes. Enable Template Mode to edit the filename format using tokens like {Show}, {SeasonZ}, {EpisodeZ}, and {OriginalName}.
The default template is {Show} - S{SeasonZ}E{EpisodeZ}, and the live preview shows the first parsed row.

Can I reorder files before numbering?

Yes. In Manual Mode, you can reorder rows and numbering follows that order.

Can I edit a single row without changing everything?

Yes. Inline editing lets you override show name/episode per row. Edited rows are marked and can be reverted.

Is rename reversible?

Yes. Slate writes undo metadata to .slate-undo.json in the target folder and supports undoing the latest batch.

Why didn’t some files parse?

Some names are irregular or missing episode markers. Use Manual Mode or inline edits for those rows.

Does Slate support long-running series episode numbers?

Yes. Long episode numbers (including 3-digit episodes like E198) are supported.