Rename/Move File

Renames or moves a file via the file system (not the Obsidian API).


Returns

The path of the renamed/moved file relative to the vault root.


Switches

Rename / Move

Choose Rename when you want to change the name of a file. When you want to put it in a different folder, choose Move.


Options

Create Folders

When enabled, then the action will automatically create any necessary folder structure. If disabled, no folders will be created.


Examples

You want to change a file's name from photo.jpg to photo 1.jpeg : Rename file photo.jpg to photo 1.jpeg

You want to change a file's name from photo.jpg to photo 1.jpeg and simultaneously move it to another folder: Rename file /folder 1/photo.jpg to /folder 2/photo 1.jpeg

You want to change a file's parent folder: Move file /folder 1/photo.jpg to /folder 2


Changes / History

v2024.1

  • Initial release.
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