qmv

Rename files in editor

$ qmv [files]

$ qmv *

$ EDITOR=[vim] qmv [files]

$ qmv -f do [files]

$ qmv -f dc [files]

$ qmv -v [files]

qmv [-f format] [-v] [options] [files]

qmv (quick move) opens a list of filenames in a text editor, allowing you to rename files by editing their names directly. After saving and closing the editor, all modified filenames are applied as rename operations, making it easy to perform batch renames using familiar editor features like search-and-replace, macros, and multi-cursor editing.
The default dual-column format shows original and destination names side by side for clear visualization of changes. Alternative formats show destination names only or original names only. Only lines that differ between source and destination trigger actual renames, so unchanged files are left untouched.

-f, --format FORMAT

Column format.

Verbose output.

Editor options.

Editor command.

Show help.

do - Dual column, original and destination
dc - Destination column only
so - Single column, original only

Part of renameutils package. Editor must be text-based. Conflicts handled interactively.

qmv is part of the renameutils package created by Oskar Liljeblad. It provides intuitive file renaming using familiar editor interfaces.

qcp(1), rename(1), mmv(1), vidir(1)