Search text patterns across files with regex and .gitignore support.
npx skills add https://github.com/ratacat/claude-skills --skill ripgrep
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: ripgrep Source: https://github.com/ratacat/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/ripgrep Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ratacat/claude-skills --skill ripgrep
Use when you need to locate text patterns quickly across files, codebases, books, or documents. Ripgrep (rg) is vastly faster than grep and respects .gitignore by default, making it ideal for searching large codebases.
Use the ripgrep tool to search for a pattern, e.g.: rg "pattern" [path]
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Ripgrep searches for text patterns across files and directories vastly faster than grep. It supports regex patterns, respects .gitignore by default, and handles large codebases recursively, making it ideal for locating function definitions, imports, or TODOs across projects.
Yes, ripgrep respects .gitignore by default and excludes ignored files from searches. It also supports file-type filtering, allowing you to search only specific file formats while automatically skipping unrelated or ignored directories.
Ripgrep supports full regex pattern matching with smart defaults for common cases. It outputs results in multiple formats including standard line-oriented results, JSON, and vimgrep format, enabling integration with other tools and workflows.
Ripgrep lets you display lines before and after matches using context flags, helping you understand the surrounding code or documentation. This is useful for reviewing function definitions, error messages, or configuration values in their full context.
Ripgrep is significantly faster than grep due to optimized algorithms and respects .gitignore by default, automatically excluding build artifacts and dependencies. It also offers better regex support, file-type filtering, and modern output formats out of the box.
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