swpui is a terminal user interface utility for finding and replacing text across files.
It’s designed for source code workflows, offering an interactive way to review matches, skip individual replacements, apply changes per file, and carry out broader batch replacements without leaving the terminal.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Case-aware replacement mode for preserving the style of matched text.
- Literal, regex, and multiline regex matching modes.
- Preview pane for reviewing matches before applying replacements.
- Support for capture groups in replacement templates.
- Honours .gitignore, .ignore, and custom .swpignore files.
Website: github.com/beeb/swpui
Support:
Developer: Valentin B.
License: MIT License or Apache License 2.0
swpui is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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