fd
fd is a command-line tool designed to be a modern and user-friendly alternative to the standard Unix find command. It is written in Rust and provides a faster, simpler, and more intuitive way to search for files and directories.
Some key features of fd include:
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Faster performance: fd is optimized for speed and provides significantly faster search results compared to find, especially when used in large directories or complex search patterns.
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Simple syntax: fd offers a simplified syntax that is easier to use and understand. It uses regex-like patterns by default, making it more intuitive for users who are familiar with regular expressions.
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Smart filtering: fd automatically ignores hidden files and directories by default, saving you from searching through system and configuration files. However, you can easily include hidden files if needed.
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Colorized output: The tool provides colorized output by default, making it easier to visually distinguish between different file types.
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Flexible search criteria: fd allows you to search for files by name, extension, or even content using regex patterns. It supports case-sensitive and case-insensitive searches, as well as searching for files with specific file sizes or modified timestamps.
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Integration: fd integrates well with other command-line tools and can be easily used in combination with them. It supports features like piping, file type filtering, selecting files interactively, and more.
Overall, fd aims to provide a more efficient and user-friendly way to search for files and directories in your command-line interface, offering better performance and a simpler syntax compared to the traditional find command.
List of commands for fd:
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fd:tldr:18a42 fd: Recursively find files matching a specific pattern in the current directory.$ fd "${select}"try on your machineexplain this command
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fd:tldr:524b6 fd: Find files in a specific directory.$ fd "${select}" ${path-to-directory}try on your machineexplain this command
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fd:tldr:6a049 fd: Execute a command on each search result returned.$ fd "${select}" --exec ${command}try on your machineexplain this command
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fd:tldr:6de10 fd: Include ignored and hidden files in the search.$ fd --hidden --no-ignore "${select}"try on your machineexplain this command
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fd:tldr:ae681 fd: Find files that begin with `foo`.$ fd "^foo"try on your machineexplain this command
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fd:tldr:ff241 fd: Find files with a specific extension.$ fd --extension txttry on your machineexplain this command