edmv
| Crates.io | edmv |
| lib.rs | edmv |
| version | 1.0.1 |
| created_at | 2016-06-17 06:11:37.244246+00 |
| updated_at | 2025-11-12 22:47:36.698068+00 |
| description | Bulk rename files using your favorite editor |
| homepage | https://github.com/terror/edmv |
| repository | https://github.com/terror/edmv |
| max_upload_size | |
| id | 5403 |
| size | 61,395 |
liam (terror)
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README
edmv 📦
edmv is a tool that lets you bulk rename files fast using your preferred text editor.
Demo
Below is a short demo showcasing the main functionality of the program:
Installation
edmv should run on any system, including Linux, MacOS, and the BSDs.
The easiest way to install it is by using cargo, the Rust package manager:
cargo install edmv
Otherwise, see below for the complete package list:
Cross-platform
| Package Manager | Package | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | edmv | cargo install edmv |
| Homebrew | terror/tap/edmv | brew install terror/tap/edmv |
Pre-built binaries
Pre-built binaries for Linux, MacOS, and Windows can be found on the releases page.
Usage
Below is the output of edmv --help:
Bulk rename files using your favorite editor
Usage: edmv [OPTIONS] [sources]...
Arguments:
[sources]... Paths to edit
Options:
--editor <EDITOR> Editor command to use
--force Overwrite existing files
--resolve Resolve conflicting renames
--dry-run Run without making any changes
-h, --help Print help
-V, --version Print version
An option of note is the --resolve option, this applies to sources an
intermediate rename to either a temporary directory or file - automatically
handling conflicts such as overlapping or circular renames.
Prior Art
edmv is a tested and extended re-implementation of the version Casey wrote in Python, do check it out!