recipe-batch-rename-files

Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.

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---
name: recipe-batch-rename-files
description: Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.
license: Apache-2.0
---

# 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

1. Find files to rename: `gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name contains '\''Report'\''"}' --format table`
2. Rename a file: `gws drive files update --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID"}' --json '{"name": "2025-Q1 Report - Final"}'`
3. Verify the rename: `gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "fields": "name"}'`

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