Managing SKUs by hand is time‑consuming—and duplicate SKUs can cause serious confusion or even overwrite listings. Let Crosslist automatically generate SKUs (and other product codes) in a way that matches how you work, whether you’re creating one item or organizing your whole catalog.

What this would enable

• Auto-generate the next available SKU on the New Item form (e.g., start at 02000, then suggest 02001, 02002, etc.).

• Warn you instantly if a SKU is already used when you type one manually—so you don’t accidentally reuse a number.

• Bulk assign SKUs to existing products so your entire inventory is consistently labeled without manual cleanup.

• Rule-based formatting options, including:

  • Optional prefix and/or suffix

  • Sequential number length (e.g., 3 digits, 4 digits, or user-defined)

  • Choose where the sequence appears in the SKU

  • Optional separators (like dashes) between sections

• Generate additional codes like UPC/GTIN using your rules where applicable.

Barcode labels (so SKUs are usable in the real world)

• Print barcode labels that include:

  • A barcode for the SKU (for scanning in your workflow)

  • An optional QR code that opens the item’s Crosslist listing directly

This would make it easier to keep track of listings, prevent SKU collisions, and move faster as your inventory grows.