name: "windsurf-multi-file-editing" description: | Manage multi-file edits with Cascade coordination. Activate when users mention "multi-file edit", "edit multiple files", "cross-file changes", "refactor across files", or "batch modifications". Handles coordinated multi-file operations. Use when working with windsurf multi file editing functionality. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf multi file editing", "windsurf editing", "windsurf". allowed-tools: Read,Write,Edit,Grep,Glob version: 1.0.0 license: MIT author: "Jeremy Longshore jeremy@intentsolutions.io" compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw tags: [saas, skill-databases, windsurf-multi]
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.