awk-sed

Name: awk-sed
Availability: InStock
Author: L3Digital

Edit text streams and extract data using awk and sed.

6|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026

Search Tags:#data transformation #text processing #cli tools #awk #sed #stream editor

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npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill awk-sed

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Skill: awk-sed
Source: https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins/tree/main/plugins/linux-sysadmin/skills/awk-sed
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill awk-sed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill empowers you to efficiently process and transform text data directly from the command line, eliminating the need for complex scripting for common text manipulation tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stream Editing: Perform find-and-replace, deletions, and insertions on text streams.
Field Extraction: Isolate and manipulate specific columns or fields within structured text.
Conditional Processing: Apply operations based on patterns or values within the text.
Use Case: Quickly extract all email addresses from a log file, or reformat a CSV file by changing the delimiter and selecting specific columns.

Quick Start

Use the awk-sed skill to replace all occurrences of 'error' with 'warning' in the file 'app.log'.

Frequently Asked Questions about awk-sed

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract specific columns from a CSV file using command line tools?▼

Field extraction isolates specific columns from structured text using awk. You can split fields based on delimiters and manipulate selected columns directly within text data streams without complex scripting.

What is the best way to perform find-and-replace on a text stream?▼

Stream editing performs find-and-replace, deletions, and insertions on text streams using sed. It applies pattern-based substitution directly to files like configuration logs for immediate data transformation.

Can I apply conditional logic when processing log file data?▼

Conditional processing applies operations based on patterns or values within text data using awk. You can execute pattern-based searching and conditional logic to filter log file entries efficiently.

Does this approach work for reformatting structured text and changing delimiters?▼

Yes, data transformation pipelines support reformatting structured text by changing delimiters. The utilities handle field splitting and substitution to convert formats like CSV files directly from the command line.

When should I use awk and sed instead of writing a script for text manipulation?▼

Use these stream editor utilities to eliminate the need for complex scripting during common text manipulation tasks. They solve problems related to log file analysis and configuration file manipulation efficiently.

What are the limitations of using stream editors for data transformation?▼

These command-line utilities process text data sequentially, making them ideal for pattern-based searching and substitution but less suited for complex multi-pass data extraction requiring stateful logic.