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24 alternatives to Replacestr

Replace all occurrences of a string in your files using CLI

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Replacestr launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   sttr▲134

   A cli app to perform various operations on string

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   BulkReplacer▲87

   Replace text in multiple files in seconds.

   2020 · its alternatives →

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   Multi String Replacer▲5

   Replace Multiple Strings At Once!

   2019 · windowsportableapps.blogspot.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Strings▲175

   In-app copy editing for UX writers and product teams

   2020 · its alternatives →

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   A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to find, written in Rust▲456

   A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to 'find' - sharkdp/fd

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Name Changer▲148

   Batch rename your files

   2024 · lucas.io · its alternatives →

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   Strans – Sed alternative that automatically learns from examples▲158

   Performs string manipulation tasks by learning from the provided example(s), instead of having to program them out explicitly. - Inventitech/strans

   2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   F2 – Cross-Platform CLI Batch Renaming Tool▲122

   Hey HN! I'm excited to share f2, a command-line tool I built for fast and flexible bulk renaming of files. It's cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows), executes a dry-run by default, supports undo, and provides incredible flexibility in file renaming with several built-in variables and Exiftool integration. If you've ever struggled with renaming large batches of files or wished for more control and speed when managing file names, this might be just what you need. I hope you find it useful!

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Readble Regex▲130

   Regex REST API for easier codebase maintenance of regex

   2025 · readable-regex-8d81b79167bf.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Nevod is easier and faster than RegExp▲150

    2019 · nevod.nezaboodka.com · its alternatives →

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    Simple multiline find and replace with sed▲14

    Replace.sh is a premium domain name listed for sale. Secure escrow transfer and lease-to-own (LTO) options available.

    2020 · replace.sh · its alternatives →

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    Replace Plus (VS Code Extension)▲3

    Replace same kind of text with other series of text.

    2023 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →

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    A command-line utility-belt for hacking JSON and Javascript▲68

    Command-line utility-belt for hacking JSON and Javascript. - GitHub - ddopson/underscore-cli at hn

    2012 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A JavaScript String replace API that challenges the status quo▲20

    A simple, lightweight JavaScript API to replace a String - FagnerMartinsBrack/str-replace

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Search & Replace Pro for Windows

    Easily search many files and replace the text.

    Jan 2026 · reedster04.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Aba Search and Replace▲3

    Find and replace in multiple files. Regexes, preview, undo

    2021 · abareplace.com · its alternatives →

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    Localizable Strings Word Count▲59

    Count how many words are in a localizable strings file

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Renamer###▲8

    Rename files with numbered pattern by hillbillypimppirate

    2025 · hillbillypimppirate.itch.io · its alternatives →

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    Shorten your strings using common abbreviations▲25

    Supporting your devops by shortening your strings using common abbreviations and clever guesswork - dnnrly/abbreviate

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A CLI tool that enables you to remove files easily and safely▲37

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    File 2 File▲11

    Convert files with ease and speed

    2025 · file2file.com · its alternatives →

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    LaTeX-Input for iOS + macOS (A Text Replacement definition plist file)▲5

    Text Replacement Definitions for LaTeX Symbols, works for iOS and macOS. - tslmy/latex-input-iOS-macOS

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Cluttr – A local first utility to make images searchable using Ollama▲11

    2024 · cluttr.ai · its alternatives →

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    File-Creator CLI▲5

    A simple Command Line application.

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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