recipe-batch-rename-files

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

INSTALLATION
npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-batch-rename-files
Run in your project or agent environment. Adjust flags if your CLI version differs.

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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