git grep

SafeSearch tracked files

git grep -n '<pattern>'

Greps only tracked files — fast and noise-free. -n adds line numbers; works on past revisions too.

Examples

git grep -n 'TODO' v2.0.0Search at an old tag

Syntax

git grep [-n] [-i] <pattern> [rev]

Before you run it

Read only.

Related commands

grepSearch text
git logView history
git showShow a commit

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