FR9K: What it is
File Renamer 9000 (FR9K) is a free, online utility to rename a bunch of files. Big deal, right? Strap in, bucko. This one doesn't require you to upload anything. That's right. It's privacy-forward to the core. All operations related to renaming happen on your end. The only info that flows into my server is your request to see this page.
Why I built it
Mostly for the privacy thing. Who the f*** wants their files up on someone's server— even temporarily? And also, who wants to wait
for files to upload just so you can turn around and download them? That's dumb as shit. Another reason is that
I'm on a Chromebook so app options are limited and often are not guaranteed long-term support.
And finally, because most of the free tools out there load their site up with intrusive ads.
Fuck. That.
Where it's headed
Right now, it works for my purposes, but I want it to work for everyone. That being said, here are some features to look for next.
- add a rename mask field so the arrangement of numbers, new file name base, and original file name has a tag-like interface and user-specified in-betweens