Git

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]

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