lsgrep - rapid recursive file search

· Brett Terpstra · Aug. 16, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
Summary
This blog post introduces 'lsgrep', a personal tool created by the author for rapid file searching in directories using different shell commands—Fish and Bash. The tool enhances search functionality by converting wildcard patterns into regex for efficient file matching, designed for use in programming environments. The post details both implementations and offers practical tips for users.
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