Use this command to install RoughGrep with WinGet:
winget install --id=vivainio.RoughGrep -e
RoughGrep: Enhancing File Search Efficiency
RoughGrep is a fast search tool designed to enhance file searching by leveraging Ripgrep's powerful capabilities with a sleek, minimalistic user interface. This application is perfect for developers who value efficiency and simplicity in their workflows.
Key Features:
Minimalistic Interface: A brutalist UI that focuses on functionality without unnecessary distractions.
Quick Navigation: Utilize keyboard shortcuts to swiftly open files, navigate search results, or access git history.
Context Menu Integration: Install RoughGrep directly through the right-click context menu for quick access.
Customizable Search: Modify command-line arguments post-launch to tailor searches according to specific needs.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers and coders who require efficient file searching, RoughGrep streamlines search processes, allowing users to quickly locate files and focus on their tasks. The tool's straightforward interface saves time and enhances productivity by integrating seamlessly with existing workflows.
RoughGrep can be installed via winget, making it easy to incorporate into your development environment. Experience a faster, more efficient file searching process with RoughGrep.
README
RoughGrep
Fast, brutalist UI on top of RipGrep
"You RipGrep, so why not RoughGrep?" -Anon, 2018
Installation
Grab it from Releases and unzip somewhere. Works best when you can
launch it from command line.
If you want to install RoughGrep for Explorer right click context menu, run "rgg --install" as administator.
.NET Framework 4.7.2 (because Windows Forms font rendering is broken on the old ones)
VSCode launcher ("code") on PATH
Usage
Go to the directory you want to search from in prompt of your choice.
Run rgg.exe. You may also add ripgrep command line arguments, e.g. rgg -g *.fs to restrict the search to glob pattern
Enter the search string in the box and press enter.
Navigate the results. When you find interesting result you can:
Press space to open the file at line in preview window
Press ENTER to open it in VSCode
Press p to open the parent project DIRECTORY in vscode. RoughGrep takes the best guess on what that might be (e.g. finds .csproj).
Press n to create a note from current line (and file) to scratchpad window. If there is selection, it's
appended instead of just the line.
Press g to view git history for the file in gitk.
Press b to open git blame view of the file, with current line focused. Spread the guilt!
Press l to open git log -p view of the file. Useful to search deeper than what "git blame" shows you.
Press d to open containing folder in Windows file explorer.
Press F12 ('go to definition) to search for the word under cursor, or the currently selected text.
You can modify RipGrep command line arguments after launch by clicking the ComboBox from the Status Bar.
If you want to find file names instead of finding contents, use the --files command line argument.
Then, the "text to search for" inputs becomes the list of glob patterns instead.
