Ripgrep: Is it possible to search file names and content at same time with same regex?

[jessegrosjean]

I'd like to search for a pattern in both file name and content. Ideally at the same time. Is this possible, if not is there a recommended workaround?

[BurntSushi]

No. ripgrep doesn't even expose a way to search file paths with a regex at all. The only way to match on file paths is with globs. If you want regexes, you need to use pipelines, e.g., rg --files | rg 'foo\w+'.

I don't think I can suggest a work around because the desired semantics aren't clear. What problem are you trying to solve? What is your input? What's your desired output?

[jessegrosjean]

If you want regexes, you need to use pipelines, e.g., rg --files | rg 'foo\w+'.

I'm using ripgrep to implement file search in my app. I want the search results to include files if name OR content matches the pattern.

I can use your suggestion to solve the problem, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a more direct built in solution.

Thanks!

[zachliu]

@jessegrosjean @BurntSushi What if I want the search results to include files if name AND content matches the pattern?

[BurntSushi]

@zachliu rg content-pattern | rg file-pattern will get you pretty close. Or just do rg -g 'file-glob-pattern' content-pattern.

[zachliu]

@BurntSushi many thanks :+1: