Life & fun · February 18, 2014
Massren – multi-rename tool using your text editor
massren - easily rename multiple files using your text editor - laurent22/massren
Massren – multi-rename tool using your text editor launched on February 18, 2014 with 61 votes, #420 of 1,100 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.
In plain words
Massren is a command-line tool that lets users rename multiple files at once by editing them in their preferred text editor. Instead of renaming files one by one, users open a list of files in their editor, make changes to the names, save the file, and the renaming is applied. It's designed for developers and power users who need to batch-rename files efficiently without learning specialized syntax or GUI tools.
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F2 – Cross-Platform CLI Batch Renaming Tool2025 · github.com · ▲122Hey HN! I'm excited to share f2, a command-line tool I built for fast and flexible bulk renaming of files. It's cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows), executes a dry-run by default, supports undo, and provides incredible flexibility in file renaming with several built-in variables and Exiftool integration. If you've ever struggled with renaming large batches of files or wished for more control and speed when managing file names, this might be just what you need. I hope you find it useful!





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