I use zsh's function *copy-prev-shell-word*. You can bind it to some key, e.g. a...

idoubtit on April 13, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Renaming files with mv without typing the name two...

I use zsh's function copy-prev-shell-word. You can bind it to some key, e.g. alt-m with `bindkey "^[m" copy-prev-shell-word`. Use ctrl-v shortcut for another key.

For instance, adding a suffix to a file name: mv myfile alt-m.suffix

mkl on April 13, 2020 [–]

mv myfile{,.suffix} seems easier and more general, and doesn't need zsh.