Task IntentInventory
SKU Organization System
Design a logical SKU naming convention for your entire catalog with category codes, variant identifiers, and scalable structure.
What This Sidekick Query Does
Design a logical SKU naming convention for your entire catalog with category codes, variant identifiers, and scalable structure.
Prompt / Skill
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Help me create a SKU organization system for my store:
My product types: [List your main categories - e.g., T-shirts, Hoodies, Accessories, Shoes]
Variants I use: [e.g., Size (S/M/L/XL), Color (Red/Blue/Black), Material]
Number of products: approximately [X]
Current SKU situation: [No SKUs / Random SKUs / Partially organized]
Design a SKU system that includes:
Format structure: e.g., [CATEGORY]-[STYLE]-[COLOR]-[SIZE]
Example: TS-CREW-BLK-L = T-shirt, Crew neck, Black, Large
Category codes (2-3 letters for each product type)
Style/product codes (unique per product)
Variant codes (standardized for colors, sizes, etc.)
Rules:
Maximum SKU length
Characters to avoid
Numbering for new products
Then help me:
Generate SKUs for my existing products
Create a reference guide/cheat sheet
Set up the SKUs in Shopify
Requirements:
Easy to read and understand at a glance
Scalable (works when I add new products/categories)
Sortable and searchable
Works with barcode/label printingExpected Output
Design a logical SKU naming convention for your entire catalog with category codes, variant identifiers, and scalable structure.
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