How To Replace Text In Multiple Files Using Vim?

2025-07-15 04:10:27 157

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Samuel
Samuel
2025-07-19 11:28:33
When working on large projects, I often need to make the same change across hundreds of files. My workflow in Vim has evolved to handle this efficiently. I start by setting up the environment with :set hidden so I can switch between buffers without saving. Then I load all relevant files using :args **/*.py (adjust the pattern as needed).

For simple replacements, I use :argdo %s/pattern/replacement/g | w. The 'g' flag replaces all occurrences in each file, and 'w' saves immediately. When I need more control, I prefer :cdo after running :vimgrep /pattern/ **/*.py. This shows me all matches first, and then I can use :cfdo %s//replacement/g to replace them all at once.

For complex replacements involving capture groups or special characters, I create a test file first. I practice my substitution pattern there until it works perfectly. Only then do I apply it to all files with :argdo. I always keep a backup of the original files until I verify the changes. This method has saved me from many potential disasters when refactoring code across entire projects.
Aiden
Aiden
2025-07-21 04:00:58
replacing text across multiple files is a common task for me. The quickest way I've found is using the :argdo command. First, open all the files you want to modify with :args *.txt (replace *.txt with your file pattern). Then run :argdo %s/oldtext/newtext/gc | update. The 'gc' flags ask for confirmation before each replacement, and 'update' saves the file only if changes were made. For a safer approach, I sometimes use :argdo %s/oldtext/newtext/ge | update, where 'e' suppresses error messages if the pattern isn't found.

Another method I use is with the :cdo command after creating a quickfix list through :vimgrep /oldtext/ *.txt. This lets me review all matches before replacement. I find these methods more efficient than manually editing each file, especially when dealing with dozens of configuration files.
Weston
Weston
2025-07-21 06:54:09
I've developed a reliable Vim workflow for bulk text replacement. My favorite method combines the power of buffers and substitutions. I start by opening all target files with :e *.conf, then populate the buffer list with :bufdo. Before making any changes, I run :wall to save all open files as a backup.

The actual replacement happens in two stages. First, I test my pattern on a single file using :%s/old/new/g. Once confirmed, I apply it to all buffers with :bufdo %s/old/new/g | w. This approach gives me better control than argdo since I can visually verify the changes in each buffer before saving.

For more complex scenarios where files are in different directories, I use :find combined with backtick expansion like :args `find . -name '*.php'`. Then I can run my substitutions across this file list. I always make sure to check a few files manually afterward to catch any unexpected replacements.
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