recipe-batch-rename-files
Installation
Summary
Batch rename multiple Google Drive files matching a search pattern to enforce consistent naming conventions.
- Requires the
gws-driveskill andgwsbinary to execute - Workflow: search for files by name pattern, update each file's name individually, and verify the changes
- Supports flexible filtering via Google Drive query syntax (e.g.,
name contains 'Report') - Renames are applied one file at a time; suitable for small to moderate batch operations
SKILL.md
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
- Find files to rename:
gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name contains '\''Report'\''"}' --format table - Rename a file:
gws drive files update --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID"}' --json '{"name": "2025-Q1 Report - Final"}' - Verify the rename:
gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "fields": "name"}'
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