name-mangler
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Description:
Multi-file renaming tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.9.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @manytricks  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: file-renaming batch-processing productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask name-mangler
About:
Name Mangler is a powerful and flexible multi-file renaming tool for macOS. It provides an intuitive interface for constructing complex renaming rules using a wide array of actions and conditions. This allows users to automate batch renaming tasks that would be difficult or impossible with standard tools.
Key Features:
  • Intuitive graphical user interface for building rename rules
  • Supports complex operations like regex, sequence numbering, and text replacement
  • Can rename files based on metadata such as EXIF tags or ID3 tags
  • Preview changes before applying them to prevent errors
  • Saves custom rules for repeated use
Use Cases:
  • Organizing a large photo library by renaming files with the date and event name
  • Standardizing a collection of documents with a consistent naming convention
  • Cleaning up downloaded files by removing unwanted text or characters
Alternatives:
  • A Better Finder Rename – A highly-featured commercial alternative with similar capabilities.
  • renamer – A modern Mac app with a focus on simplicity and regex support.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:43pm 3.9.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a6e5706