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Guid Renamer

taskscapetaskscape412 downloads

Rename selected file with a random GUID

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This plugin renames the currently selected file by providing it a unique file name based on a GUID style pattern. This ensures that your file names are unique and avoids conflicts.

Features

  • Rename to GUID: Right-click any file and rename it to a unique GUID.

Requirements

  • Obsidian version 1.5.12 or higher.

Manual Installation

  1. Download the Latest Release:

    • Go to the Releases page and download the latest version of the plugin.
  2. Unpack the Plugin:

    • Navigate to your Obsidian vault directory.
    • Open the .obsidian/plugins folder.
    • Create a new folder named guid-renamer.
    • Unpack the release files into the guid-renamer folder.
  3. Enable the Plugin:

    • Open Obsidian and go to Settings > Community plugins.
    • Click Reload plugins to refresh the plugin list.
    • Find Guid Renamer in the list and toggle it on.

Usage

  1. Rename a File:

    • Right-click on any file in your vault.
    • Select the option Rename to GUID.
  2. Result:

    • The file will be renamed to a unique identifier, such as 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000.md.

Example

Before: My Note.md
After: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000.md

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.

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Rename the selected file to a GUID-style unique filename with a right-click. Prevent naming conflicts by replacing human-readable titles (e.g., My Note.md) with globally unique identifiers like 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000.md.
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Current version
1.0.0
Last updated
2 years ago
Created
2 years ago
Updates
1 release
Downloads
412
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.5.12+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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