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Second Brain Rename

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Rename a page safely: update the file, fix every inbound wikilink, add the old name as an alias, and log it. Use this skill whenever a page needs a different canonical title, the user says "rename X to Y", asks to fix an inconsistent title, or after a lint run flags naming problems. Do NOT use for merging two pages, for moving a page between folders without a name change, or for renaming files outside the wiki.

Overview

Publisherundefined-ui
Repositorysecond-brain-os
Skill namesecond-brain-rename
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Bundled files
Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by undefined-ui on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Second Brain Rename AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/undefined-ui/second-brain-os/tree/main/skills/second-brain-rename
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/undefined-ui/second-brain-os.git /tmp/second-brain-os
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/second-brain-os/skills/second-brain-rename .claude/skills/second-brain-rename
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Second Brain Rename in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Second Brain Rename on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Second Brain Rename is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Rename a page

An agent renaming a file directly is the single most common source of broken links in an agent-maintained vault. Obsidian fixes links when you rename inside the app; writing the file directly does not.

Core rule

A rename is four operations, not one. All four, or none.

Workflow

  1. Check the new name against existing pages and aliases. A rename that collides with an existing alias creates ambiguity the graph cannot resolve.
  2. Rename the file and update the title in frontmatter.
  3. Add the old title to aliases. This keeps external references, the user's memory, and any link you miss working.
  4. Update every inbound link. Search the whole vault, including index.md.
  5. Log it: old name, new name, links updated.
  6. Verify with a link check.

Output format

Renamed: [[old]] -> [[new]]
Inbound links updated: <n> across <n> pages
Alias added: <old>
Remaining references: <none | list>

Calibration

Do not rename to fix a style preference on a page with many inbound links. The cost is real and the benefit is cosmetic.

If the correct name is genuinely ambiguous, ask rather than picking. A second rename is more disruptive than the first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Second Brain Rename AI skill do?

Rename a page safely: update the file, fix every inbound wikilink, add the old name as an alias, and log it. Use this skill whenever a page needs a different canonical title, the user says "rename X to Y", asks to fix an inconsistent title, or after a lint run flags naming problems. Do NOT use for merging two pages, for moving a page between folders without a name change, or for renaming files outside the wiki.

Why use Second Brain Rename on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Second Brain Rename is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Second Brain Rename in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/undefined-ui/second-brain-os/tree/main/skills/second-brain-rename. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Second Brain Rename?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Second Brain Rename?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Second Brain Rename with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Second Brain Rename AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by undefined-ui under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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