Literal line filter
Keep or remove lines containing a literal search phrase. Your inputs stay in this browser tab.
Your result
A little input. A useful result.
Your result will appear here.How to use literal line filter
Keep or remove lines containing a literal search phrase. This free tool runs locally after you choose to start.
- Enter your own values, or start with the visible example.
- Adjust your text, literal phrase, action as needed.
- Choose the action button. Review the result, then copy text or download a file when available.
- Choose Clear all when finished to remove inputs and results from the interface.
Limits, without the small print.
Maximum 1 MB of input. Exact text rules are used; this does not check grammar or meaning. Outputs remain plain text.
One job runs at a time. You can cancel it; jobs stop after 30 seconds. Browser and device capabilities affect performance.
Understand the safeguards →What this tool does
Keep or remove lines containing a literal search phrase.
Example input
Your text: First useful idea. Second useful idea. First useful idea. Literal phrase: First Action: Keep matches
Example result
First useful idea. First useful idea.
A couple of useful answers.
Does literal line filter upload my data?
No. This tool processes your input in a browser worker. Your text and files are not sent to an application server. The static host receives page and asset requests; see our privacy explanation.
Is this tool free for work and study?
Yes. No account, paid API, usage subscription or watermark fee is required. You remain responsible for your content rights and checking results. Hosting providers and their free tiers are separate from this open-source software.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Maximum 1 MB of input. Exact text rules are used; this does not check grammar or meaning. Outputs remain plain text. Review important outputs against the source, especially financial, legal, identity, medical and research calculations.