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vidir

Edit directory contents in a text editor

File Management linuxmacos Perl

Description

vidir allows editing of the contents of a directory in a text editor. It opens a list of files in your editor, and any changes you make (renaming, deleting) are applied when you save and quit.

AI Summary

Edit directory contents (rename, delete files) using your text editor

Capabilities

  • + Rename files by editing filenames in your editor
  • + Delete files by removing lines
  • + Batch edit directory contents

Use When

  • When batch renaming or deleting files interactively
  • When you prefer using your editor for file operations

Avoid When

  • x When you need automated file renaming

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