---
title: "ripgrep Recursive Regex Search Tool"
description: "ripgrep (rg) is a line-oriented search tool that recursively searches directories for regex patterns while respecting .gitignore rules. Written in Rust, it outperforms grep, ag, and ack on large codebases by significant margins and supports Unicode by default."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "BurntSushi/ripgrep"
  github_stars: 61743
---

# ripgrep Recursive Regex Search Tool

ripgrep (rg) is a line-oriented search tool that recursively searches directories for regex patterns while respecting .gitignore rules. Written in Rust, it outperforms grep, ag, and ack on large codebases by significant margins and supports Unicode by default.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/ripgrep-recursive-regex-search-tool/)