> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-rename-action.md). # Folder Rename Action The **Folder Rename Action** node renames an existing folder without changing its location. Only the folder name is modified; the directory remains in the same parent path. The operation is performed on the host system where the stream is executed (client or server). #### Input Parameters **Folder Path**\ Full path and current name of the folder that should be renamed. **New Folder Name**\ New folder name **without a path**.\ The folder will remain in the same directory.

Folder Rename Action

#### Behavior * Renames a single folder * Does not move the folder to another directory * Keeps all contained files and subfolders unchanged * Requires the source folder to exist * Supports asynchronous execution #### Typical Use Cases * standardizing project directory names * applying naming conventions after ingest * renaming delivery packages * correcting automatically generated folder names #### Important Notes * The directory location cannot be changed with this node (use [Folder Move Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-move-action.md) instead) * If a folder with the new name already exists in the same directory, the node will fail * The contents of the folder are not modified #### Practical Tip Use this node when only the naming convention needs to change.\ If the folder must also be relocated, combine this node with the [Folder Move Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-move-action.md) or move the folder directly.