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.json log 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.

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