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f2 for Mac

Command-line batch renaming tool

Quick answer: f2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install f2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What f2 is

f2 is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line batch renaming tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install f2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install f2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install f2 on Mac?

Run brew install f2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is f2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does f2 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is f2?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7531 in this catalogue.

What version of f2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.2.