Rename files in bulk
Give hundreds of files clear, consistent names in one go.
The prompt
In the folder ~/Documents/Invoices, rename every PDF to the pattern YYYY-MM-DD_Customer_Amount.pdf using the date, customer name and total written inside each invoice. Show a table of old and new names first, then rename after I confirm.
How to use it
- Make sure Shellway is connected in ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor.
- Paste the prompt and change the folder names or paths to match your computer.
- Review the plan your AI shows before you confirm any changes.
Tips
- If some files cannot be read, ask it to list them separately instead of guessing.