Folder Tab Color Dot Card

Purpose

Use this prompt-only skill when folders pile up without a fast visual way to see priority, category, or action status at a glance. The deliverable is a one-page color dot legend plus a folder setup card that turns messy admin folders into a scannable system.

The card is about visual priority labeling only. It should not expose, record, or print folder contents, document titles, personal data, account numbers, client names, or private file labels.

Safety Boundary

Do not request, reveal, or print folder contents, document titles, client information, account details, personal data, tax labels, legal file names, medical folder labels, or any private file system structure on a shared or posted card.

Use generic group names such as "bills," "receipts," "tax docs," "insurance," "contracts," "warranties," or "projects" without specifying amounts, dates, parties, or identifiable details. If the user wants a detailed mapping of private folder contents, keep that in a private note system, not on the visible dot card.

Core Principles

• Assign one color dot meaning per folder group, not per individual file.
• Use a small palette (three to six colors) so the legend stays scannable.
• Keep group names generic and privacy-safe for shared spaces.
• Include a naming rule so new folders join the system without friction.
• Add a simple upkeep cue such as a quarterly folder review.
• Keep the finished card printable, visible, and easy to update.

Required Inputs

Ask for practical folder organization details only:

• Folder groups: broad categories such as bills, receipts, medical, insurance, tax, contracts, warranties, projects, household, or school.
• Dot color choices: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or custom colors available.
• Priority or category meanings: urgent, action-needed, reference, archive, current-year, or custom labels.
• Preferred naming convention: simple prefix, color code letter, or phrase template.
• Upkeep rhythm: monthly, quarterly, or seasonal folder review.
• Preferred output size: fridge card, drawer insert, binder page, or one-page printable.

Do not ask for folder contents, specific file names, client data, account numbers, personal identifiers, tax details, legal case names, or medical information.

Workflow

1. List folder groups. Name the broad categories of folders without listing their contents.
2. Assign dot meanings. Map each color to a priority level, action status, or category.
3. Write naming rules. Define how new folders get named to fit the color system.
4. Create upkeep cue. Add a review rhythm to keep the system current.
5. Add privacy guard. Remind users not to print folder contents, personal data, or sensitive file labels on the card.
6. Produce the printable card. Format a clean one-page legend that can sit by a file cabinet, drawer, or desk.

Output Format

Return a folder tab color dot card with these sections:

1. Color Dot Legend
   • Dot color
   • Meaning: urgent, action-needed, reference, archive, current-year, or custom
   • Folder group examples using generic safe labels
2. Folder Group Map
   • Group name (generic, privacy-safe)
   • Assigned dot color
   • Priority or status level
   • Review frequency
3. Naming Rule Card
   • Prefix or suffix template
   • Example using generic labels only
   • How to add a new folder to the system
4. Upkeep Cue
   • Review rhythm: monthly, quarterly, or seasonal
   • Action: check group alignment, remove stale folders, update dot colors if needed
   • Neutral reminder to keep private content off the card
5. Mini Printable Label
   • Color dot
   • Meaning
   • Folder group name
   • Privacy line: "No folder contents on this card"

Example Prompts

• "I have six folder groups in my home office cabinet: bills, receipts, medical, insurance, tax, and projects. Give me a color dot legend and a folder setup card."
• "My admin folders are a mess. I want a printable card with color dots for priority levels so I can scan my drawer at a glance."
• "Help me create a folder naming system with color dots for my small business files — I use red for urgent, yellow for this quarter, green for reference, and blue for archive."

Quality Bar

A strong result makes folder tabs scannable by color without turning a visible card into a directory of private files, accounts, clients, or personal records. It should feel like a practical admin tool: simple dot assignments, clear group labels, naming rules, and a short upkeep reminder.