Show HN: F2 – Cross-Platform CLI Batch Renaming Tool
F2 - Command-Line Batch Renaming
F2 is a cross-platform command-line tool for batch renaming files and directories quickly and safely. Written in Go!
What does F2 do differently?
Compared to other renaming tools, F2 offers several key advantages:
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Dry Run by Default: It defaults to a dry run so that you can review the renaming changes before proceeding.
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Variable Support: F2 allows you to use file attributes, such as EXIF data for images or ID3 tags for audio files, to give you maximum flexibility in renaming.
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Comprehensive Options: Whether it's simple string replacements or complex regular expressions, F2 provides a full range of renaming capabilities.
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Safety First: It prioritizes accuracy by ensuring every renaming operation is conflict-free and error-proof through rigorous checks.
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Conflict Resolution: Each renaming operation is validated before execution and detected conflicts can be automatically resolved.
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High Performance: F2 is extremely fast and efficient, even when renaming thousands of files at once.
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Undo Functionality: Any renaming operation can be easily undone to allow the easy correction of mistakes.
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Extensive Documentation: F2 is well-documented with clear, practical examples to help you make the most of its features without confusion.
⚡ Installation
If you're a Go developer, F2 can be installed with go install
(requires v1.23
or later):
go install github.com/ayoisaiah/f2/v2/cmd/f2@latest
Other installation methods are documented here or check out the releases page to download a pre-compiled binary for your operating system.
📃 Quick links
💻 Screenshots
🤝 Contribute
Bug reports and feature requests are much welcome! Please open an issue before creating a pull request.
⚖ Licence
Created by Ayooluwa Isaiah and released under the terms of the MIT Licence.
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