fd
Agent-readyGit & GitHubShell UtilitiesFile finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
File finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal. Built by sharkdp.
Task fit
file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
Lane
Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.
Operator brief
Use fd for file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
Run `fd package json src` and see what comes back.
Repository family
sharkdp
First trust check
fd responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
GitHub review loop
Install command
$ brew install fdOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ fd --versionfd responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ fd package json srcFirst steps
- 01Install fd.
- 02Run `fd --version` first.
- 03Start with `fd package json src`.
- 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
Use this when
You need shell utilities in both local dev and CI.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- fd fits git & github well, especially for file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
- 49,910 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
Repository context
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