ripgrep

ripgrep is a modern, high-speed search tool designed for developers. It recursively searches your current directory and its subdirectories for a specified regex pattern, line by line. A key advantage is its intelligent default behavior: it automatically respects your .gitignore rules to skip version-controlled files you don't want to search, and it also skips hidden files and binary files. This makes searches incredibly fast and relevant. For complete control, you can disable this filtering. ripgrep offers first-class support on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with easy binary downloads available. It stands as a superior alternative to tools like grep, ack, and The Silver Searcher.