Make Linux or MacOS do things like "rename *.mp3 *.mp4"

Do you remember the convenient command ren in MSDOS? When you want to change all your .mp3 files to .mp4. Simply type "ren *.mp3 *.mp4.". I really like this. But in linux/Mac world, people keep asking how.(http://bit.ly/2cIskUu) So maybe this little tool can help you a lot.

batch_rename

A simple command make linux or macos do things like "rename *.mp3 *.mp4" in Windows/MSDOS

Do you remember the convenient command `rn' in MSDOS ? When you want to change all your .mp3 files to .mp4 Simply type "rn *.mp3 *.mp4." I really like this. But in linux/Mac world, people keep asking how.(http://bit.ly/2cIskUu) So maybe this little tool can help you a lot. remember QUOTE NEEDED.

Install:

• sudo apt-get install cabal-install
• cabal update
• cabal install batch-rename

Usage:

• batch_rename "*.mp3" "*.mp4"
• batch_rename "*.mp3" "fake*.mp4"
• batch_rename "DCIM*.jpg" "*.png"