[New Plugin] MultiReplace

wonkawilly

IMHO the features of this plugin should be implemented directly into N++, maybe adding a further tab page to the current Search and Replace dialog to include the features of this plugin and its future evolution.

Thomas Knoefel

MultiReplace now also supports Replace in Files. This is another step toward a powerful feature when combined with the list entries. This feature supports all variables used in Use Variables, like FNAME and FPATH, as well as the CSV Scope option, so it is fully integrated.

This is a Release Candidate available for testing – if it works for you, feel free to leave a like. If you run into any issues, please report them here.

Download link

Download the ZIP file matching your system.
Copy its contents into C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\MultiReplace.
Done!

Happy replacing!

Mit Jean

A CTRL-Click on a tab would select it as part of a new scope for multi-documemt replacement.

A new feature very useful when you want to apply search/replace to a list of open documents but not all open documents

Alan Kilborn

@Mit-Jean said in [New Plugin] MultiReplace:

A CTRL-Click on a tab would select it

This is not something the MultiReplace plugin has the power to do, as the idea messes with core Notepad++ functionality.
However, nothing is stopping the plugin author from creating some other mechanism within the plugin to do what you want.

Thomas Knoefel

@Mit-Jean
A better solution would be to mark documents by pinning them. Unfortunately, Notepad++ does not provide an official API to detect whether a tab is pinned.

Mark Olson

@Thomas-Knoefel
Your idea of a plugin interface to determine if a tab is pinned seems very reasonable, so I created this GitHub issue to ask for such a feature.

Thomas Knoefel

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Thomas Knoefel

A new version of MultiReplace (v4.5.0.30) is ready and will be available with the next Notepad++ release. It can be dowloaded here.

The focus of this release is on expanding the search functionality and giving you more flexibility.

Implemented updates:

Find All: This is a new feature that lets you find all matches and see them in the search results window. It’s not limited to the current file – you can also search across all open documents or in entire folders.
GroupResults: To go with “Find All,” this new INI option lets you choose how your results are displayed. You can see them all mixed together in document order (the default), or neatly grouped by each list entry, which is great for getting a clear overview of complex searches.
lcmd: A new command for the “Use Variables” feature. It allows you to load your own custom helper functions from external files, which opens up a lot of possibilities for complex and reusable logic.
AllFromCursor: Another new INI setting that gives you more control. You can now choose to start “Find All”, “Replace All” and “Mark” operations from your current cursor position instead of from the top of the file.

Here is a visual take on the changes:

Thomas Knoefel

A new version of MultiReplace (v5.0.0.35) is ready and will be available with the next Notepad++ release. For early testing, it can already be downloaded here.

The focus of this release is on a new Settings Panel, improved Search Results visualization, and overall usability enhancements.

Key Features & Improvements

Settings Panel: A comprehensive configuration dialog replaces manual INI file editing. All options are now organized into clear categories: Search & Replace, List View, CSV Options, Export, and Appearance.
Refined Toolbar Icon: The icon has been updated to improve clarity.
List Search Bar: Press Ctrl+F while focused on the replacement list to open a search bar. Quickly find entries in large lists by searching through the ‘Find’ and ‘Replace’ columns.
Search Results Window Enhancements:
- Color-coded matches (up to 28 colors) for easy visual distinction per list entry.
- Double-click the Matches count to jump directly to the results.
Duplicate Line Detection: Identify and mark duplicate CSV rows. Delete or inspect duplicates with optional bookmark navigation.
Binary Escape Sequence: Extended mode now supports \bNNNNNNNN for binary values.
tonum() Function: New helper to convert strings to numbers, supporting both dot and comma as decimal separators.
MATCH and CAP Variables: Now always return strings. Use tonum(CAP1) for calculations.
Selection Mode: The ‘In Selection’ radio button no longer disables itself, enabling smoother repeated searches.
Document Filtering for Open Docs: Find and Replace in Open Documents now supports wildcard-based filename filtering.
Unified Filter Syntax: Filters now use semicolons (;) as separators in both ‘Open Documents’ and ‘Find in Files’ modes. This enables filtering for filenames containing spaces.
Performance: Various optimizations for Replace All, Find All, and FlowTabs alignment on large files.

New Settings Panel with organized categories

Double-click the Matches count to quickly navigate through results

Enjoy!

Thomas Knoefel

MultiReplace 6.0 is out and will land in Plugin Admin with the next Notepad++ release.

The focus of this release is a second formula engine: ExprTk now sits alongside Lua for math, string and conditional replacements, joined by multi-list tabs, tandem mode, and a series of UI and workflow improvements. Several new options live under Plugins > MultiReplace > Settings.

Download: Latest build

Key Features & Improvements

New Formula Engine (ExprTk): A second engine alongside Lua for math, string and conditional replacements. Its standout is the built-in output formatter - a single declarative spec that turns any result into fixed decimals, hex/binary, padded and aligned fields, time durations or formatted dates, applied right where the value is produced. Switch per tab via the (L) / (E) indicator next to Formula Support. The ExprTk integration - the (?=...) marker and the formula functions for reading captures and earlier results - follows the approach pioneered by @Coises in Columns++. Full syntax and examples are in the ExprTk formula reference.
List Tabs: Keep different replacement sets available across tabs. State is fully separate per tab.
Tandem Mode: MR panel snaps to the Notepad++ window edge and follows it around. Toggle via the plugin menu.
Reopen on Startup: Reopens MR automatically if it was open when you closed Notepad++. Opt-in via the plugin menu.
Compact Toolbar: New top toolbar layout - more horizontal space for the list.
Always Visible List: Keeps the list visible instead of collapsing when you toggle it off. Requires “Keep list always visible” enabled in Settings.
Bookmark Matches: Sets a Notepad++ bookmark on every match line. Toggle via the new checkbox next to Mark Matches.
Column Reorder & Lock: Drag column headers to rearrange. Right-click for “Lock column width” or “Reset Column Order”.
Modified Timestamp Column: Optional column tracking the last edit per entry. A dirty-flag stripe on the left edge marks unsaved changes.
Excel-Compatible CSV: Lists save in the standard CSV dialect used by spreadsheets - opens cleanly in Excel, edit there, load back without conversion.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Up/Down: Move selected rows up or down (auto-repeat)
Ctrl+L: Toggle list visibility from anywhere in the panel
Alt+Up/Down: Round-trip between input fields and a selected row
Ctrl+Shift + button click: Run from the input fields while the list stays open
Ctrl+Shift+H: Pull selected editor text into Find what (optionally auto-escaped for Regex/Extended mode)

Issues or suggestions: GitHub.

Happy replacing!