Batch Rename Google Drive Files
PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-drive
Rename multiple Google Drive files matching a pattern to follow a consistent naming convention.
Steps
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Find files to rename: gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name contains '''Report'''"}' --format table
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Rename a file: gws drive files update --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID"}' --json '{"name": "2025-Q1 Report - Final"}'
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Verify the rename: gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "fields": "name"}'