# sad
> CLI search and replace with diff preview before committing changes

## Summary
Safe CLI search and replace with diff preview before applying changes

## Capabilities
- Search and replace across files
- Preview changes as diffs
- Interactive selection with fzf
- Safe workflow with confirmation

## When to Use
- When doing search and replace with change preview
- When you want to review replacements before applying

## When NOT to Use
- When you want fully automated replacement

## Related Tools
- [fastmod](/tools/fastmod) (complementary)
- [amber](/tools/amber) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/sad
