vimv - rename multiple files inside a text editor

vimv makes it easy to rename various files by letting you make the changes inside a text editor.

How does it work?

Run vimv from the command-line:

vimv

This will open vi with the list of files in the current directory.

Change the filenames, save and exit.

The files will be renamed when you exit vi.

Requires Python (run python -V to check).

On Unix, Linux or macOS:

vimv has NOT been tested on Windows.

You may need to run chmod as super user:

sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/vimv

To use a different editor, e.g., the pico editor:

vimv -e pico

To rename ALL files in a directory, including hidden files:

vimv -a

To rename files in a different directory, e.g., in the /home directory:

vimv /home

To see the full list of options available:

vimv --help

Delete files by leaving a blank name where a filename used to be.

A log of the changes is written to ~/.vimv_history.

Don't use filenames with double quotes.