codespelunker

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Static (Go) binary to search code in the current directory. Default mode is to launch a TUI, but the CLI can also take parameters and output the results. Supports exact matching, fuzzy matching, negations, and regex. Can output in text, JSON, or vimgrep. Understands .gitignore.

Tradeoffs

No installable packages for Mac (binaries aren’t signed, which means a bit of extra work to pass the macOS security). Designed to just work rather than for maximum performance (but it’s still very fast).

Is codespelunker a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-06-15. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to search code in the current directory

Why consider it

It supports various matching modes and output formats

Keep in mind

It has limited installability on Mac due to unsigned binaries

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-06-15. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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