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rename
Bulk rename files using regex from util-linux
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)