This script allows you to rename files in a directory to kebab-case format (lowercase with hyphens), making them more suitable for development purposes. It's particularly useful when working with files received from UI/UX and product designers, as their original names may contain spaces, a mix of capital and lowercase letters, and other characters that are not ideal for development workflows.
- Bash (compatible with macOS and Linux)
- Basic knowledge of using the terminal
- Download the script file
sanitize.shfrom this repository. - Open a terminal.
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Navigate to the directory where the script file is located.
cd /path/to/script/directory -
Make the script file executable.
chmod x sanitize.sh
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Run the script with the target directory as an argument.
./sanitize.sh /path/to/target/directory
The script will perform a dry run, showing the proposed renamed files without making any changes.
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Review the dry run output and confirm whether you want to proceed with renaming the files.
- If you choose to proceed, enter
yorYwhen prompted. - If you want to cancel the operation, enter any other character.
Note: It's recommended to test the script on a backup or sample directory first before using it on your actual files.
- If you choose to proceed, enter
Let's say you have the following files in the target directory:
- My_File_1.txt
- Another_File_2.jpg
- Some File 3.png
Running the script will perform a dry run and display the proposed renamed files:
Dry run: Renamed files
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My_File_1.txt => my-file-1.txt
Another_File_2.jpg => another-file-2.jpg
Some File 3.png => some-file-3.png
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You can then confirm to proceed with renaming the files or cancel the operation.
This script is licensed under the MIT License.
Feel free to customize the README file to add any additional information or instructions specific to your use case.
Happy file renaming! Shahin