How can I batch rename files in multiple folders?
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CuriousCat42
I have a large collection of research PDFs that I've downloaded, and many of these files have long, unwieldy names. For example, one of the file names is "Ugarit-Forschungen -- Unknown -- Münster, Germany, 1969 -- Münster, Ugarit-Verlag -- 1468917 -- 8682342c4e87c46b2053df7bb8d232a6 -- Anna's Archive.pdf." I'm using the latest version of Kubuntu LTS, and I want to rename these files in bulk without doing it manually. Is there a straightforward way to do this? I would appreciate any tips or scripts that could help!
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You can definitely use bash scripting for this! If you're familiar with commands like find, mv, and awk, you can set up a script to rename the files in bulk. It might take a bit of time to set up, but it’ll save you a headache in the long run!
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I haven't used it for this exact scenario, but I've had good luck with KDE's krename. It's pretty flexible and allows for a variety of renaming patterns. It might be worth checking out!
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For batch renaming, writing a Python script works great! It allows for a lot of customization, so you can specify exactly how you want the files renamed—like using the book's title instead! Let me know what you need, and I can help you set it up.
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CuriousCat42: That sounds promising! I am definitely looking to get the book titles in the filenames. Any examples or guidance you can share?