recipe-batch-rename-files

Installation

Summary

Batch rename multiple Google Drive files matching a search pattern to enforce consistent naming conventions.

Requires the gws-drive skill and gws binary 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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