jdReplace For Linux

Replacing text in a file is a fairly simple process, as most text editors and even OSes provide this feature by default. There are also lots of online apps that can do this, and you can also use the Terminal on Linux to replace text.

However, when it comes to replacing text in all the files of a directory, well, that's not something that can be done quite as easily. In fact, if you want to do this, you'll most probably need a specialized app.

jdReplace is one good example of an app designed for this particular purpose. It's a free and open-source application that can help you replace text in all the files of a directory.

In short, jdReplace is a mass search-replace tool for the masses.

The best part about jdReplace is the fact that it's remarkably easy to use. Sure, the GUI is not what one might call modern, but it gets the job done without issues.

You simply open the app, select a directory of your choosing, a text to replace, and the text's replacement, and click OK, and the app will do the rest.

Depending on the size of the folder (and the number of files within), this process can take anywhere from a couple of seconds to a couple of minutes.

The easiest way to install jdReplace is to install it directly from Flathub (provided your OS is Flatpak/Flathub-enabled). Arch Linux users can use the official AUR repo (the popular community-driven repository for Arch Linux users).

More experienced users can also build/package the app for a specific distro using the source on Codeberg. Since jdReplace should be installed as a Python package, users will have to use pip (or any other tool capable of handling Python packages, for that matter).

jdReplace might not be the most modern app, but the way it delivers results is nothing short of flawless. It's very lightweight, it's super easy to use, and it's also quite fast (capable of replacing text in over 100 files in mere seconds)