ComfyUI Node: Text Find and Replace

Text Find and Replace:

The Text Find and Replace node is designed to streamline the process of searching for specific text within a larger body of text and replacing it with a new string. This node is particularly useful for tasks that involve text manipulation, such as editing documents, preparing data for analysis, or generating dynamic content. By automating the find and replace functionality, it saves time and reduces the risk of manual errors. The node can handle multiple replacements and provides detailed output on the number of replacements made, making it a powerful tool for text processing.

Text Find and Replace Input Parameters:

text

This parameter represents the main body of text in which the search and replace operations will be performed. It is a required input and must be of type STRING. The text provided here will be scanned for occurrences of the specified substring or pattern that needs to be replaced.

find

This parameter specifies the substring or pattern that you want to search for within the main text. It is a required input and must be of type STRING. The node will look for this exact string within the text and replace it with the string provided in the replace parameter. The default value is an empty string, and it does not support multiline input.

replace

This parameter defines the new string that will replace the occurrences of the find parameter within the main text. It is a required input and must be of type STRING. The default value is an empty string, and it does not support multiline input. The replacements will be made sequentially, and the node will provide detailed output on the number of replacements made.

Text Find and Replace Output Parameters:

result_text

This output parameter contains the modified text after all the specified replacements have been made. It is of type STRING and reflects the main text with all instances of the find parameter replaced by the replace parameter.

replacement_count_number

This output parameter provides the total number of replacements made as a numerical value. It is of type NUMBER and helps in understanding the extent of changes made to the text.

replacement_count_float

This output parameter provides the total number of replacements made as a floating-point number. It is of type FLOAT and is useful for applications that require floating-point precision.

replacement_count_int

This output parameter provides the total number of replacements made as an integer. It is of type INT and is useful for applications that require integer precision.

Text Find and Replace Usage Tips:

• Ensure that the find parameter is correctly specified to avoid unintended replacements. Double-check for typos or incorrect patterns.
• Use the replacement_count_number, replacement_count_float, and replacement_count_int outputs to verify the number of replacements made, which can help in debugging and ensuring the accuracy of the operation.
• If you need to perform multiple different replacements, consider chaining multiple Text Find and Replace nodes or using a dictionary-based replacement node for more complex scenarios.

Text Find and Replace Common Errors and Solutions:

Invalid input type for text

• Explanation: The text parameter must be of type STRING.
• Solution: Ensure that the input provided for the text parameter is a valid string.

Invalid input type for find

• Explanation: The find parameter must be of type STRING.
• Solution: Ensure that the input provided for the find parameter is a valid string.

Invalid input type for replace

• Explanation: The replace parameter must be of type STRING.
• Solution: Ensure that the input provided for the replace parameter is a valid string.

No replacements made

• Explanation: The specified find string was not found in the text.
• Solution: Verify that the find string is correctly specified and exists within the text. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.