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rename

Bulk rename files using regex from util-linux

File Management linux C GPL-2.0

Description

rename is included in util-linux and allows bulk renaming of files with regular expression support. It provides a quick way to rename multiple files matching a pattern.

AI 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

Use When

  • You need to bulk rename files with regex
  • You want a standard Linux renaming tool

Avoid When

  • x You need interactive renaming (use renameutils)

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