Python Batch Uncompress & Rename Scripts

This repository contains Python scripts to batch extract compressed files and rename folders in a directory.

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Scripts

1. uncompress.py

   • Extracts .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tgz, and .rar files.
   • Deletes original compressed files after extraction.
   • Logs all operations in extraction_log.txt.

2. rename_folders.py

   • Recursively removes a given string from all folder names in a directory.
   • Can be run independently or after uncompress.py.

3. main.py

   • Master script to run uncompress.py and then rename_folders.py in sequence.
   • Can pass parameters like the target folder and string to remove.

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Requirements

• Python 3.7+

• Python packages:

  pip install rarfile

• For .rar files, you need the UnRAR executable: Windows

1. Download the command-line version of UnRAR from Rarlab.
2. Extract UnRAR.exe to a folder, e.g., C:\Program Files\UnRAR.
3. Add the folder to your PATH environment variable or set it in the script:

import rarfile
rarfile.UNRAR_TOOL = r"C:\Program Files\UnRAR\UnRAR.exe"

• Without UnRAR, .rar files will be skipped and the script will continue with other formats.

Notes

• The scripts log all actions in extracted_files/extraction_log.txt.
• .rar extraction requires UnRAR; other formats work out of the box.
• Make sure the scripts are in the same folder if using main.py.

License

MIT License