rename-cli
A cross-platform CLI tool for batch renaming files with variable replacement, templating, and undo capabilities.
What is rename-cli?
Rename-CLI is a Node.js-based command-line tool for renaming files, particularly useful for batch operations. It solves the tedious task of manually renaming multiple files by providing a templating system with variables, filters, and an interactive interface with undo support.
Developers, system administrators, and power users who frequently organize files, manage media libraries, or automate file renaming tasks via the command line.
It stands out with its powerful Nunjucks-based templating, live previews, undo history, and extensibility through custom variables and filters, offering a safer and more flexible alternative to basic shell rename commands.
Overview
A tool for renaming files quickly, especially multiple files at once.
Use Cases
Best For
- Batch renaming photos using EXIF metadata like date or camera settings
- Organizing music libraries by ID3 tags (artist, album, track)
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