Python Automation Ideas Anyone Can Build (2025 Edition)
Python Automation Ideas Anyone Can Build (2025 Edition) Automation is one of the most practical uses of Python. With small scripts you can save hours each week — from organizing files to scraping data and sending reports. Below are ten automation ideas that anyone can build in 2025, with short example code to get started. Each example uses common Python libraries and is beginner friendly. Try one today and extend it to match your workflow. 1. Automatically Rename Hundreds of Files Rename photos or documents in bulk. import os folder = "images" for i, filename in enumerate(os.listdir(folder)): ext = filename.split('.')[-1] new_name = f"photo_{i}.{ext}" os.rename(os.path.join(folder, filename), os.path.join(folder, new_name)) 2. Download YouTube Videos (For Offline Learning) Use the pytube library to download videos (respect copyright & terms). from pytube import YouTube yt = YouTube("VIDEO_URL_HERE") yt.stre...