> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.islandrouter.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.islandrouter.com/island-router-cli-2.3.2/commands/history/history-rename.md). # history rename ## Syntax ``` history rename ``` ## Syntax Description
KeywordDescription
instanceThe history instance to be renamed.
newnameThe new name for the history instance.
## Defaults None; all parameters must be specified. ## Usage Guidelines This command allows an existing history instance to be given a new instance name. Once renamed, all references to the history instance must be done using the new instance name. Renameing a history instance will cause the current history file (if any) to be closed and a new one started. ## Examples ``` history myhist2 rename myhist3 ``` ## Related Commands --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.islandrouter.com/island-router-cli-2.3.2/commands/history/history-rename.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.