With jdReplace you can replace a text in all files of a directory
Publisher’s description
What is jdReplace?
jdReplace by JakobDev is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 24.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3, released on January 23, 2025. The version history goes back to January 9, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: jdReplace is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is jdReplace safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C63B10C9022DF74A789DF143A2E7758B974127662192DE99BDFD434537EC36C2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3Latest | January 23, 2025 | 24.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2 | January 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JakobDev.jdReplace -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdReplaceInformation
- Publisher
- JakobDev
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GNU GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.3
- Released
- January 23, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- Website
- jakobdev.codeberg.page
- winget ID
- JakobDev.jdReplace
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jdReplace free?
Yes. jdReplace is open-source software under the GNU GPLv3 licence.
Is jdReplace safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install jdReplace with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can jdReplace be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does jdReplace support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does jdReplace run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of jdReplace?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 9, 2024.
Can I use jdReplace without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jdReplace?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
