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sku generator.

pattern-based bulk sku codes, {brand}-{cat}-{size}

token values
total skus
9
tokens defined
2
first sku
ACME-TSHIRT-BLK-001

> preview, first 9

  • ACME-TSHIRT-BLK-001
  • ACME-TSHIRT-WHT-002
  • ACME-TSHIRT-GRY-003
  • ACME-HOODIE-BLK-004
  • ACME-HOODIE-WHT-005
  • ACME-HOODIE-GRY-006
  • ACME-JOGGER-BLK-007
  • ACME-JOGGER-WHT-008
  • ACME-JOGGER-GRY-009

> worked example

Pattern ACME-{CAT}-{COLOR}-{N} with CAT=TSHIRT,HOODIE,JOGGER and COLOR=BLK,WHT,GRY expands to 9 unique SKUs: ACME-TSHIRT-BLK-001 through ACME-JOGGER-GRY-009. The Cartesian product runs automatically, adding a fourth colour token triples the output to 12 SKUs without touching the pattern. Download emits a CSV with sku and attribute columns ready to paste into Shopify's bulk product importer.

takeaway, One pattern line replaces a manual spreadsheet of hundreds of SKUs, token changes cascade across the entire range instantly.

> when operators reach for this

  • Shopify merchant launching a new apparel line who needs structured SKUs that encode brand, category, colour, and size before setting up product variants.
  • Private-label seller submitting a bulk product upload to Amazon and needing seller SKUs that are consistent, human-readable, and guaranteed unique.
  • 3PL operator assigning warehouse codes to a new client's inbound shipment, pattern enforces naming discipline across all warehouse staff.
  • Catalog ops team migrating a legacy ERP to a new platform and standardising thousands of legacy part numbers into a consistent token-based format.
  • Packaging designer who needs final SKU strings to place on label artwork and wants a CSV export to share with the print-house.

> the calculation

  • token syntax{TOKEN_NAME} in the pattern, replaced by each value in the comma-separated list
  • auto-increment{N} = zero-padded counter from 001, incrementing across the full Cartesian product
  • total skusproduct of all token value counts (e.g. 3 CAT × 3 COLOR = 9)
  • csv columnssku, then one column per named token

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