ripgrep
ripgrep is a free command-line tool that searches for words and patterns inside files across folders, quickly. It is aimed at programmers and people comfortable typing commands in a terminal.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Features
No commands neededTerminal command-line tool; commands needed to use it.
SourceNo
Finds words inside filesSearches text files; PDFs only via external preprocessor.
SourcePartly
Windows, Mac and Linux app
SourceYes
Filters by fieldsFilters by file type and ignore rules, not by date or category.
SourcePartly
Screenshots
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Searches file contents well, but it is a typed command-line tool, not a search-everything app like Everything or Spotlight.
How to help
AI contributionsNot stated
The project has not said how it feels about AI-written contributions. Maintainers can set this by claiming the listing.