`ren` — Version history

v1.2.42026-10-31

Safer rename replacement and hyphenated names

Forced renaming now preserves the destination if the rename fails.

Base

install ren -v 1.2.4

Minimum

install ren -v 1.2.4 -m

v1.2.32026-08-08

A successful rename now returns a compact flat listing instead of expanding a directory tree.

Base

install ren -v 1.2.3

Minimum

install ren -v 1.2.3 -m

v1.2.22026-07-30

The everyday ren workflow and reference were tightened around the current command contract.

What changed

Safe forced renameA focused ren release aligned behavior, output and documentation with the current product contract.

Historical release

This release remains in the public history but is no longer offered for installation. Use the current release for supported installations.

v1.1.22026-07-20

First public stable release of ren, establishing the command’s initial supported interface.

What changed

Base and minimum packagesIntroduced the reduced Minimum package for the core ren workflow.

Historical release

This release remains in the public history but is no longer offered for installation. Use the current release for supported installations.