/recipe-batch-rename-files

allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.

Batch Rename Files

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

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"}'`

Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**

• Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
• Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
• Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**

• Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
• Validate required inputs
• Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**

• Follow the steps outlined above
• Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
• Handle errors and retries
• Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**

• Confirm each step completed successfully
• Verify changes in Google Workspace
• Report final status and any issues

Tips

• Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
• Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
• Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0 **Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli) **Original Skill**: `recipe-batch-rename-files`