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GNU sed

Name: GNU sed
Author: The GNU Product

sed (stream editor) is a non-interactive command-line text editor.

Version 4.9.0.20260603 · by The GNU Product

Official site: gnu.org

About GNU sed

sed is commonly used to filter text, i.e., it takes text input, performs some operation (or set of operations) on it, and outputs the modified text. sed is typically used for extracting part of a file using pattern matching or substituting multiple occurrences of a string within a file.

**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.

How to install GNU sed

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install gnu-sed
Open GNU sed once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GNU sed free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to gnu.org, the developer's official site, where GNU sed is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of GNU sed?

The version listed here is 4.9.0.20260603, published /Date(1784. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install GNU sed from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install gnu-sed. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is GNU sed safe?

GNU sed downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.