Metadata-Version: 2.1
Name: renamer-cli
Version: 1.2.2
Summary: A command-line tool for fast and flexible file and directory renaming.
Home-page: https://github.com/READMEmaybe/renamer-cli
Author: READMEmaybe
Author-email: READMEmaybe@protonmail.com
License: MIT
Platform: UNKNOWN
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3
Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
Description-Content-Type: text/markdown
License-File: LICENSE

# Renamer-CLI

Renamer-CLI is a simple command-line tool designed to streamline file management tasks, particularly for data scientists and developers. With customizable naming patterns and intuitive features, Renamer-CLI empowers users to effortlessly organize and rename files, saving time and enhancing productivity across various projects and workflows.

## Table of Contents

- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Patterns](#patterns)
  - [Name and Extension](#name-and-extension)
  - [Parent Directory](#parent-directory)
  - [Date](#date)
  - [More Soon...](#more-soon)
- [Options](#options)
  - [File Only](#file-only)
  - [Directory Only](#directory-only)
  - [Extension](#extension)
  - [Interactive](#interactive)
  - [Recursive](#recursive)
  - [Undo](#undo)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)


## Installation

Renamer-CLI requires Python 3 and pip to be installed on your system. You can install Renamer-CLI using pip:

```bash
pip install renamer-cli
```

## Usage

Renamer-CLI offers a variety of powerful features to streamline your file management tasks.

```bash
usage: renamer [-h] [-d DIRECTORY] [-p PATTERN] [-f] [-D] [-e EXTENSIONS [EXTENSIONS ...]] [-r] [-i] [-u]

Rename files and directories based on a user-defined pattern

options:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  -d DIRECTORY, --directory DIRECTORY
                        Path to the directory containing files and directories to be renamed.
  -p PATTERN, --pattern PATTERN
                        Naming pattern for renaming files and directories. Use placeholders like {name}, {parent}, {date}, etc.
  -f, --files-only      Rename only files, not directories.
  -D, --directories-only
                        Rename only directories, not files.
  -e EXTENSIONS [EXTENSIONS ...], --extensions EXTENSIONS [EXTENSIONS ...]
                        Rename only files with specified extensions.
  -r, --recursive       Perform renaming recursively, including files and directories in subdirectories.
  -i, --interactive     Enable interactive mode for manual confirmation of each renaming operation.
  -u, --undo            Undo the last file and directory renaming operation.
```

## Patterns
### Name and Extension
Renamer-CLI allows you to customize filenames by incorporating both name and extension.

![name pattern](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-676KFAPndNosYsiLl08LCx.gif)
### Parent Directory
Easily include the parent directory name in your filenames for better organization.

![Parent dir pattern](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-4AftDGmSpPmgG6lORmjZpC.gif)
### Date
Automatically add date information to your filenames for versioning or sorting.

![Date pattern](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-qTd4h572QERwN3p40jvkA.gif)
### More Soon...
Stay tuned for additional pattern options coming soon!

## Options
All these options can be combined to tailor the renaming process to your specific needs.
### File Only
Effortlessly filter and rename files only, leaving directories untouched.

![file only](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-5Z4qERUhcpkwNnVST69jbX.gif)
### Directory Only
Similarly, focus exclusively on directories, perfect for organizing your file structure.

![Directory only](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-4eiqzUYTf0WM9ywJCEG1Cy.gif)
### Extension
Refine your renaming process by filtering files based on specific extensions.

![By Extension](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-1sxy0n14iZ5JqZ1YmTE8Vm.gif)
### Interactive
Engage with an interactive mode to confirm each renaming operation.

![Interactive](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-5bPRwcmAeAIzqFWxfgSESf.gif)
### Recursive
Enable recursive mode to apply renaming operations to all subdirectories.

![Recursive](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-4fSMdws4HLBvGhAWIq3Qh0.gif)
### Undo
Effortlessly revert the last renaming operation with the undo feature.

![Undo option](https://vhs.charm.sh/vhs-4ngOm4nTPNHrdjOC8tKPjR.gif)


## Contributing

Thank you for considering contributing to renamer-cli! Contributions are welcome from everyone.

### How to Contribute

If you'd like to contribute to renamer-cli, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Make your changes and commit them to your branch.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Submit a pull request to the main repository.

### Code Style

Please adhere to the project's code style and conventions.

### Reporting Issues

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

## License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).


