# Recipe Batch Rename Files

> Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.

- Skill: `digitalspeed/recipe-batch-rename-files` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add digitalspeed/recipe-batch-rename-files`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/digitalspeed/recipe-batch-rename-files/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: digitalspeed (https://skillmd.com/u/digitalspeed)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/digitalspeed/recipe-batch-rename-files

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# Batch Rename Google Drive Files

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-drive`

Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.

## Steps

1. Find files to rename: `gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name contains '''Report'''"}' --format table`
2. Rename a file: `gws drive files update --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID"}' --json '{"name": "2025-Q1 Report - Final"}'`
3. Verify the rename: `gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "fields": "name"}'`