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sanitize_filename

Function sanitize_filename 

Source
pub fn sanitize_filename(filename: &str) -> String
Expand description

Sanitizes a filename by replacing invalid Windows characters.

This function ensures filenames are valid on Windows by:

  • Replacing invalid characters (< > : " / \ | ? *) with underscores
  • Removing leading/trailing whitespace and dots
  • Using a default name if the result is empty

§Arguments

  • filename - The filename to sanitize

§Returns

Returns a Windows-compatible filename.

§Examples

assert_eq!(sanitize_filename("my:file?.txt"), "my_file_.txt");
assert_eq!(sanitize_filename("   .hidden   "), "hidden");
assert_eq!(sanitize_filename("<<<"), "___");
assert_eq!(sanitize_filename("..."), "unnamed_file");