Change the Name of the Current Directory from the Command Line

A simple bash function for renaming the current directory you are in from the command line:

• Add this to the appropriate shell config file:

  rename_current_dir() {
     cd=${PWD##*/}
     cd ..
     mv $cd $1
     cd $1
  }
  

• Create an alias of your choice to this command so it's easier to type:

alias rncd='rename_current_dir'