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title: "Discussion on \"Linux Hack: How to rename a bunch of files\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Linux Hack: How to rename a bunch of files\". Renaming a bunch of files would be easy if the number of files is say less than 10. What if the number of files is 10+ or maybe in 100s? There is a simple trick in the command line to rename files using built-in Linux command line tools.\n\nNote: File ..."
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# [Linux Hack: How to rename a bunch of files](https://arun-diary.hashnode.dev/linux-hack-how-to-rename-a-bunch-of-files?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Renaming a bunch of files would be easy if the number of files is say less than 10. What if the number of files is 10+ or maybe in 100s? There is a simple trick in the command line to rename files using built-in Linux command line tools. Note: File ...

Oct 24, 2023 · 4 min read · arun-diary.hashnode.dev  
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