Edit File Lines FAQs

Question 1

What is Edit File Lines?

Accepted Answer

Edit File Lines is a tool for making precise, line-based modifications to text files within specified directories. It uses string or regex pattern matching to find and replace content.

Question 2

How does Edit File Lines ensure safe editing?

Accepted Answer

It employs a two-step editing process: a dry-run mode to preview changes, followed by a change approval step using state IDs, to ensure accuracy and prevent unintended modifications.

Question 3

What kind of pattern matching does Edit File Lines support?

Accepted Answer

It supports both simple string matching and complex regular expression (regex) matching for flexible and powerful text manipulation.

Question 4

What are the main features of Edit File Lines?

Accepted Answer

Key features include line-based editing with string or regex pattern matching, dry-run mode for previewing changes, a two-step editing process with approval, whitespace normalization for matching, and tools for searching and inspecting file lines.

Question 5

How do I use the 'approve_edit' tool?

Accepted Answer

First, run 'edit_file_lines' with 'dryRun': true. The output will provide a state ID. Use this state ID with the 'approve_edit' tool to apply the changes.

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