# rename
> Bulk rename files using regex from util-linux

## Summary
Bulk file renaming tool with regex support from the util-linux package

## Capabilities
- Rename multiple files using regex patterns
- Bulk rename with pattern substitution
- Part of the standard util-linux package

## When to Use
- You need to bulk rename files with regex
- You want a standard Linux renaming tool

## When NOT to Use
- You need interactive renaming (use renameutils)

## Related Tools
- [renameutils](/tools/renameutils) (complementary)
- [detox](/tools/detox) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/rename
