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vscode-rg

vscode-rg

A.Matsukura

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vscode-rg is a VSCode extension for fast, keyboard-centric recursive content search (find+grep). Specify a directory and search file contents efficiently with a powerful UI and shortcuts.
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vscode-rg

A VSCode extension providing a powerful buffer search interface with keyboard-centric navigation.

Features

  • Buffer style search interface for quick navigation and filtering.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficient list movement and selection.
  • Supports up/down, page up/down, jump, and directory level navigation.

Keybindings

Command Key Description
Move selection up in search list Up / Ctrl+k Move selection up
Move selection down in search list Down / Ctrl+j Move selection down
Page down in search list Ctrl+f Page down
Page up in search list Ctrl+b Page up
Jump to selected item in search list Enter Jump to selected item
Page left in search list Left Page left
Page right in search list Right Page right
Move search directory up one level Ctrl+h Move directory up (in input box)
Close buffer search Escape Close the buffer search

Installation

  1. Download or clone this repository.
  2. Run npm install to install dependencies.
  3. Run npm run package to build the VSIX package.
  4. Install the generated .vsix file in VSCode.

Usage

  • Activate the buffer search via the command palette (vscode-rg: FindGrep).
  • Use the keyboard shortcuts to navigate and select items.
  • The extension is active when the buffer search is open.

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code version 1.99.0 or higher.

License

MIT License

Install ripgrep

Windows

winget install BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC

Linux

apt install ripgrep

macOS

brew install ripgrep
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