Does this skill modify my files during a search?

No, ripgrep is fundamentally a read-only search tool. Even when using the replacement flag, it only transforms the text in the output display and never alters the source files.

Can ripgrep search inside my .gitignore files?

By default, ripgrep respects your .gitignore, .ignore, and .rgignore files to keep results clean. To search ignored files, use the --no-ignore flag.

Does this skill support advanced regex like lookaheads?

Yes, it provides guidance on using the -P or --pcre2 flag, which enables the PCRE2 engine for advanced features like lookaheads and lookbehinds.

How do I search for hidden files using ripgrep?

You can include hidden files and directories in your search by adding the --hidden flag (or its shorthand -.) to your command.

Ripgrep CLI Specialist

Name: Ripgrep CLI Specialist
Author: alexeldeib

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Developer Tools

Optimizes codebase navigation with high-performance regex search patterns and advanced file filtering using the ripgrep utility.

About

The Ripgrep skill empowers users to master one of the fastest code-searching tools available. It provides a comprehensive reference for the `rg` command, enabling precise text searching across large repositories while automatically respecting .gitignore rules. This skill is essential for developers who need to quickly locate function definitions, audit code for specific patterns, or perform complex multiline searches. By bridging the gap between natural language queries and optimized CLI syntax, it streamlines the process of exploring and refactoring large codebases.

Key Features

Advanced regex and PCRE2 pattern matching guidance
Ready-to-use patterns for finding functions, imports, and TODOs
1 GitHub stars
Smart file filtering by type, glob patterns, and gitignore rules
Output transformation and JSON formatting for tool integration
Contextual search commands for better code analysis (Before/After/Context)

Use Cases

Auditing repositories for security vulnerabilities or specific architectural patterns
Locating specific function definitions or variable usages across a massive codebase
Refining search results to include or exclude specific file extensions and directories

About

Key Features

Advanced regex and PCRE2 pattern matching guidance
Ready-to-use patterns for finding functions, imports, and TODOs
1 GitHub stars
Smart file filtering by type, glob patterns, and gitignore rules
Output transformation and JSON formatting for tool integration
Contextual search commands for better code analysis (Before/After/Context)

Use Cases

Auditing repositories for security vulnerabilities or specific architectural patterns
Locating specific function definitions or variable usages across a massive codebase
Refining search results to include or exclude specific file extensions and directories