Rename files with numbers prepended

Takes a list of files and adds an index before each title as the new filename.

Actions Used

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Repeat with Each
Takes a list of items as input, and runs the contained actions once for each item in the list.
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If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
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Text
Passes the specified text to the next action.
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Number
Passed a number to the next action
Select File
Prompts to select files or folders.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Rename%20files%20with%20numbers%20prepended
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Rename%20files%20with%20numbers%20prepended
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Rename files with numbers prepended” end tell

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