Why should I use ygrep instead of standard grep?

Ygrep uses a pre-built index, allowing it to return results in milliseconds, whereas standard grep scans files sequentially, which can take significantly longer in large projects.

Does ygrep support regular expressions?

Yes, you can perform powerful regex searches by using the -r flag followed by your search pattern.

How does the subtoken matching work?

Ygrep automatically splits identifiers like camelCase or snake_case into parts, meaning a search for 'send' will automatically find matches like 'sendEmail' or 'send_request'.

What should I do if ygrep doesn't find what I'm looking for?

Ensure the workspace is indexed by running 'ygrep index'. If results are still missing, fall back to built-in Grep or Glob tools as some specific files may be excluded from the index.

Can I limit search results to specific directories?

Yes, use the -p flag with a path prefix or quoted glob pattern (e.g., -p 'src/api/') to restrict the search area to specific folders.

Ygrep Indexed Code Search

Name: Ygrep Indexed Code Search
Author: yetidevworks

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Accelerates codebase exploration with high-performance, indexed full-text search optimized for AI coding assistants.

Ygrep is a specialized code search utility designed to provide near-instant results by utilizing a pre-built Tantivy-powered index. Built in Rust for maximum speed, it bridges the gap between traditional grep and AI-driven codebase exploration, offering subtoken matching for camelCase/snake_case and advanced filtering by path or extension. It is specifically engineered to replace slower built-in search tools like standard Grep or Glob, making it an essential tool for Claude to navigate large or unfamiliar repositories efficiently without the latency of sequential file scanning.

主な機能

01Regex and case-sensitive search modes for precise querying

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03Advanced filtering by file extension and directory path patterns

04Smart subtoken matching for camelCase and snake_case identifiers

05Context-aware output including surrounding lines and search scores

06Blazing-fast indexed search using the Rust-based Tantivy engine

ユースケース

01Performing bulk code analysis with high-speed regex and multi-word queries

02Quickly locating function definitions and variable usages in large codebases

03Exploring unfamiliar repositories to understand project structure and logic

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