This plugin automatically renames files when they are uploaded to a content management system, using the MD5 hash of the file's actual data as the new filename. It is designed for developers and site administrators who need to prevent filename conflicts and create a consistent, content-addressable storage system for media.

Content-Based Hashing: The core function generates the new filename from an MD5 hash of the file's binary content, ensuring identical files receive identical names regardless of their original uploaded filename.

Prevents Naming Conflicts: By producing unique, deterministic filenames based on content, it eliminates the chance of different files overwriting each other if they were accidentally given the same name during upload.

Simplifies File Management: Files are organized by their content hash, making it easier to identify duplicate files and manage media libraries programmatically.

Differentiates from Filename Hashing: A key distinction is that it does not hash the original filename string. This approach directly addresses the content, which is a noted improvement over other solutions that only obfuscate the original name.