ripgrep

Search files and codebases recursively using regular expressions with ripgrep.

6|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill ripgrep-l3digitalnet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ripgrep
Source: https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins/tree/main/plugins/linux-sysadmin/skills/ripgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill ripgrep-l3digitalnet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an extremely fast and efficient way to search through codebases and files using regular expressions, significantly speeding up the process of finding specific text patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recursive File Searching: Quickly searches directories recursively.
  • Pattern Matching: Supports complex regular expressions for precise searching.
  • Filtering: Allows filtering by file type, glob patterns, and ignoring specific paths.
  • Use Case: Find all occurrences of a specific function call across your entire project, even in deeply nested directories, in seconds.

Quick Start

Use the ripgrep skill to search for the text 'database_connection' within the '/app/src' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about ripgrep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for a specific text pattern across an entire codebase?

You can search for a specific text pattern across a codebase by running recursive text searches with regular expressions. The ripgrep utility quickly scans directories and nested files to find exact pattern matches in seconds.

What is the best way to find all occurrences of a function call in deeply nested directories?

The best way to find function calls in nested directories is using high-performance recursive pattern matching. By leveraging the rg command-line utility, you can filter by file type and execute complex regex searches across your project instantly.

Can I filter code search results by file type or ignore specific paths?

Yes, you can filter code search results by file type, apply glob patterns, and ignore specific paths. This allows you to narrow down recursive text searches and focus only on relevant configuration files or source code.

Does ripgrep work for log analysis and searching configuration files?

Yes, ripgrep works effectively for log analysis and searching configuration files. It handles these common developer tasks by utilizing high-performance regular expressions to quickly extract matching text patterns from large file sets.

How fast is recursive regex searching compared to standard command-line text search?

Recursive regex searching with ripgrep is blazing fast compared to standard command-line text search. It leverages optimized pattern matching and filtering to quickly traverse large codebases and deeply nested project directories.

What is ripgrep used for in software engineering?

In software engineering, ripgrep is used for code auditing, log analysis, and configuration file searching. It enables fast, recursive text searching within files and codebases using regular expressions to locate specific text patterns.