Imported from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace (
plugins/saas-packs/skill-databases/windsurf/skills/windsurf-multi-file-editing/SKILL.md). Install upstream withnpx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill windsurf-multi-file-editing. Copyright stays with the author (MIT).
Windsurf Multi File Editing
Overview
This skill enables coordinated multi-file editing operations within Windsurf using Cascade AI. It provides atomic changes across multiple files, ensuring consistency when renaming symbols, moving code, or making cross-file refactoring changes.
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed and configured
- Active Cascade AI subscription
- Project workspace initialized with
.windsurf/directory - Git or version control for rollback safety
- Understanding of project file structure and dependencies
Instructions
- Scope the Operation
- Configure Operation Template
- Generate Preview
- Execute with Preview
- Verify Results
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation.md for detailed implementation guide.
Output
- Modified files with consistent changes applied
edit-history.jsonlog with operation details- Rollback snapshot for recovery if needed
- Validation report with syntax check results
Error Handling
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.