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pipe-rename for Mac

Rename your files using your favorite text editor

Quick answer: pipe-rename is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pipe-rename. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pipe-rename is

pipe-rename is a developer tool for macOS: rename your files using your favorite text editor.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/marcusbuffett/pipe-rename.

How to install pipe-rename

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pipe-rename on Mac?

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

Is pipe-rename open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pipe-rename 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 pipe-rename?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8901 in this catalogue.

What version of pipe-rename is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.7.