rename_note_tool
Rename a note and automatically update all wiki-style links to it throughout your Obsidian vault to maintain consistency.
Instructions
Rename a note and automatically update all references to it.
When to use:
Changing a note's title to better reflect its content
Fixing typos in note names
Standardizing naming conventions
Updating temporary names to permanent ones
When NOT to use:
Moving notes to different folders (use move_note)
Creating a copy with new name (use read_note + create_note)
Important:
Can only rename within the same directory
Automatically updates all [[wiki-style links]] throughout vault
Preserves link aliases like [[old name|display text]]
Shows which notes were updated for transparency
Returns: Rename confirmation with link update details
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| old_path | Yes | Current path of the note to rename | |
| new_path | Yes | New path for the note (must be in same directory) | |
| update_links | No | Automatically update all [[wiki links]] to this note across the vault | |
| ctx | No |