Multi-Grep

Multi-Grep is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to perform complex, multi-pattern searches within your active text editor.

Features

• Search for multiple patterns simultaneously
• Combine patterns using AND logic
• Match case sensitivity
• Match whole words
• Easy-to-use interface in the sidebar
• Results displayed in a new editor window

How to Use

1. Open the Multi-Grep sidebar by clicking on the Multi-Grep icon in the Activity Bar or by running the "Start Multi-Grep" command.

2. In the sidebar:

   • Enter your search patterns in the input fields
   • Use the "Aa" button to toggle case sensitivity for each pattern
   • Use the "ab" button to toggle whole word matching for each pattern
   • Click the "&" button to add an AND condition to a pattern
   • Click the "+" button to add a new pattern group (OR logic between groups)

3. Click the "Apply" button to run the search on the currently active text editor.

4. View the results in a new editor window that opens beside your current one.

Examples

• Search for "foo" OR "bar": Enter "foo" in the first input, click "+", enter "bar" in the new input.
• Search for "foo" AND "bar": Enter "foo" in the first input, click "&", enter "bar" in the new input.
• Case-sensitive search: Enter your pattern and click the "Aa" button to activate case sensitivity.
• Whole word search: Enter your pattern and click the "ab" button to match whole words only.

Notes

• The extension searches within the currently active text editor.
• If no matches are found, you'll see an information message.
• You need to have an active text editor open to use the extension.

Feedback and Contributions

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. Contributions are welcome!

License

MIT License