recipe-batch-rename-files

SKILL.md

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

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"}'