Visual Studio Team Services Release Definition - Task to rename a file?

Question

How can I rename a file in a release definition in Visual Studio Team services? Is there a built-in or marketplace task available or otherwise, how can this be achieved?

Answer 1

• Add the "Inline PowerShell" task from the marketplace
• Enter the following PowerShell code in the text area

Param

(

 [string]$pathToFileToRename

)

Rename-Item $pathToFileToRename NewName.txt

• Enter any required arguments in the arguments text box (you can use environment variables), for example.

pathToFileToRename $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/somepath/CurrentName.txt