Universal Ctags Universal Ctags
winget install --id=UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly -e Universal Ctags (abbreviated as u-ctags) is a maintained implementation of ctags. ctags generates an index (or tag) file of language objects found in source files for programming languages. This index makes it easy for text editors and other tools to locate the indexed items.
Universal Ctags (abbreviated as u-ctags) is a maintained implementation of ctags designed to generate an index file of language objects found in source files for programming languages. This index enables text editors and other tools to quickly locate and navigate to specific code elements within large projects.
Key Features:
- Generates comprehensive tag files for C, C++, and many other programming languages.
- Supports a wide range of features for customizing the tagging process.
- Actively maintained with contributions from developers around the world.
- Designed for compatibility with existing tools and workflows.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers, software engineers, and anyone working with source code to improve productivity by enabling fast navigation and code management. It is particularly valuable for those using text editors or IDEs that rely on tag files for enhanced functionality.
Universal Ctags can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your development environment.