Metadata and Tags
Zush can generate useful tags and metadata alongside filenames where the workflow and file type support it. This helps when filenames need to stay short but the folder still benefits from extra context. Use custom prompts to guide the tags you want.
What metadata can describe
Section titled “What metadata can describe”- file category
- document type
- client or project
- visible subject
- status or workflow stage
- audio, video, or transcript context
- image, PDF, or document topic
Filenames vs metadata
Section titled “Filenames vs metadata”| Use filenames for | Use metadata or tags for |
|---|---|
| Words you search for often | Extra classification |
| Sorting and scanning a folder | Workflow status |
| Client, topic, document type, date | Internal notes or secondary labels |
| Portable context that survives moving files | Context that only matters inside your local workflow |
Platform notes
Section titled “Platform notes”| Platform | What Zush writes |
|---|---|
| Mac | Optional Finder tags and Spotlight metadata, using the settings in Smart Rename or the selected Template. |
| Windows | Title, description, and keywords where supported: PNG, JPEG/TIFF photos, PDF, and supported Office documents. Storage depends on the format. |
Windows does not use Finder tags or Spotlight. Files outside its supported metadata formats can still be renamed, but do not receive the same metadata. Zush does not create a new metadata sidecar as a substitute for those unsupported formats.
Search results also depend on your operating system and whether the folder is indexed. For filename-first search workflows, use the searchable filenames guide.