Sets the name of the item passed as input.
Action Information
Parameters
Set name of [Input] to [Name]
Notes
Don’t Include File Extension
By default, Shortcuts will automatically include a file extension if one isn’t specified. Turn this on if you want to create a file with no extension.
By default, Shortcuts will automatically include a file extension if one isn’t specified. Turn this on if you want to create a file with no extension.
Input
Anything
Result
Anything
Comments
Can be used to change the file type of an item – rename to .csv and your file will convert to a CSV, which will work properly assuming everything is formatted properly
Try using after Combine Text > Custom, set to a comma, to make comma-separate values before renaming.
Works just like using Rename on macOS and changing the file type in the name.”.
This seemingly-simple action is very powerful because it can change file types.
If you’re looking to make spreadsheets, use this to create your CSVs.
Shortcuts Using This
Screencap
Takes a screenshot, reformat the name to the style used on macOS, then saves it to /Shortcuts/Screenshots/ in iCloud Drive.
Works Well With
Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
Change Case
Changes the case of the text passed into the action to UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Title Case.
Details
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.setitemname