ComfyUI Node: search text and replace

search text and replace:

The text-util-search-text node is designed to help you efficiently search and replace specific substrings within a given text. This node is particularly useful for text manipulation tasks where you need to find occurrences of a particular string and optionally replace them with another string. It provides a straightforward way to automate text editing processes, saving you time and effort. Whether you are preparing text for further processing or simply need to make bulk changes, this node offers a reliable solution.

search text and replace Input Parameters:

text

This parameter represents the input text in which you want to search for a specific substring. It accepts a string value and does not support multiline input. The default value is an empty string ('').

find

This parameter specifies the substring you want to search for within the input text. It accepts a string value and does not support multiline input. The default value is an empty string ('').

replace

This parameter defines the substring that will replace the occurrences of the find substring in the input text. It accepts a string value and does not support multiline input. The default value is an empty string ('').

action

This parameter determines whether the search and replace operation should be performed. It accepts two options: yes and no. If set to yes, the node will perform the search and replace operation. If set to no, the input text will be returned unchanged. The default value is yes.

search text and replace Output Parameters:

text

This output parameter returns the modified text after performing the search and replace operation. If the action parameter is set to no, it returns the original input text. The output is a string value.

search text and replace Usage Tips:

• To perform a simple search and replace operation, set the text, find, and replace parameters accordingly and ensure the action parameter is set to yes.
• If you want to keep the original text unchanged, set the action parameter to no.

search text and replace Common Errors and Solutions:

No occurrences found

• Explanation: The specified find substring does not exist in the input text.
• Solution: Verify that the find substring is correct and exists within the input text.

Invalid input type

• Explanation: The input parameters are not provided as strings.
• Solution: Ensure that all input parameters (text, find, and replace) are provided as string values.

Unexpected behavior with special characters

• Explanation: Special characters in the find or replace parameters may cause unexpected behavior.
• Solution: Use escape sequences for special characters or ensure they are correctly formatted.