RenameIt
A Sketch plugin for batch renaming layers and artboards to keep design files organized.
What is RenameIt?
Rename It is a Sketch plugin that enables designers to batch rename layers and artboards efficiently. It solves the problem of disorganized design files by providing powerful renaming tools with sequence patterns, case conversion, and find-and-replace functionality. The plugin helps maintain consistency and saves significant time during the design process.
UI/UX designers and design teams using Sketch who need to manage complex design files with many layers and artboards. It's particularly valuable for designers working on design systems or large-scale projects requiring organized naming conventions.
Developers choose Rename It because it offers specialized renaming capabilities not available in Sketch's native tools, with intuitive keyword-based commands that work across multiple elements simultaneously. Its focus on batch operations and sequence patterns makes it uniquely efficient for design organization tasks.
Overview
Keep your Sketch files organized, batch rename layers and artboards.
Use Cases
Best For
- Renaming multiple layers after importing design assets
- Applying consistent naming conventions across design systems
- Sequentially numbering artboards for prototyping flows
- Converting layer names to specific case formats (camelCase, Title Case, etc.)
- Adding width and height dimensions to layer names for developer handoff
- Finding and replacing outdated terminology across design files
Not Ideal For
- Designers using Sketch versions newer than 67.2, as the plugin is untested and no longer maintained
- Teams requiring active support and updates for compatibility with new Sketch features
- Projects where designers prefer graphical interfaces over keyword-based commands for renaming
- Organizations planning long-term use of Sketch with a need for reliable, future-proof plugins
Pros & Cons
Pros
Allows simultaneous renaming of multiple layers and artboards with a single command, using keywords like %N for sequences, which eliminates tedious manual work as shown in the README gifs.
Supports ascending/descending sequences (%N, %n), alphabetical order (%A), and case conversions (e.g., camelCase with %*c%), enabling consistent naming conventions across design systems.
Automatically renames artboards based on selected layers without manual selection, streamlining the organization of design flows, as demonstrated in the artboard rename GIF.
Includes layer width (%W) and height (%H) in names, useful for developer handoff and asset management, with clear examples in the README visuals.
Cons
The plugin is no longer maintained for Sketch, with the latest tested version being 67.2, meaning no bug fixes, security updates, or compatibility with newer Sketch releases.
For Sketch versions below 51, users must download an older version (3.8.7), creating confusion and potential feature gaps, as admitted in the README install section.
The powerful keyword system (e.g., %*u% for uppercase) requires memorization or frequent reference, which can slow down adoption compared to more intuitive drag-and-drop tools.
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