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The ultimate tool for finding and replacing patterns in files

Are you looking for a simple and powerful tool that can help you find and replace patterns in files? If so, you might want to check out FindReplace, a command line tool that allows you to search and replace text or data structures in any file using JSON, YAML, CSON, or plain text formats.

FindReplace is a Rust-based tool that is easy to install and use. You can download it from crates.io or GitHub, or build it from source using Cargo. Once installed, you can use it by running the command findreplace followed by the pattern, the substitute, and the file path. For example, if you want to replace all occurrences of “foo” with “bar” in a file named file.txt, you can run the command:

findreplace 'foo' 'bar' file.txt

FindReplace also supports using JSON, YAML, or CSON files as substitutes. This means you can use these formats to define complex data structures that can be used to replace multiple patterns at once. For example, if you have a file named file.txt that contains the text “hello world”, and you want to replace “hello” with “hi” and “world” with “earth”, you can create a JSON file named substitute.json that contains the following:

{ "hello": "hi", "world": "earth" }

Then, you can run the command:

findreplace 'hello world' substitute.json file.txt

FindReplace will parse the JSON file and replace the patterns accordingly. You can also use YAML or CSON files as substitutes, or even write them inline using Compact Symbol syntax. For example, you can run the command:

findreplace 'hello world' 'hello:hi;world:earth' file.txt

FindReplace has many applications and use cases. You can use it to:

  • Rename variables or functions in your code
  • Update configuration files or data files with new values
  • Replace placeholders or templates with actual data
  • Fix typos or errors in your documents
  • Change formatting or style of your text
  • And much more!

FindReplace is a versatile and handy tool that can save you time and effort when working with files. It is fast, reliable, and easy to use. If you want to learn more about FindReplace, visit its GitHub page or read its documentation on crates.io. You can also contact its developer for any feedback or suggestions.

FindReplace is the ultimate tool for finding and replacing patterns in files. Try it today and see for yourself!

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