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fdfind

Agent-readyGit & GitHubShell Utilities

File finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal.

File finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal. Built by sharkdp.

Task fit

file finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use fdfind for file finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal.

Run `fdfind src` and see what comes back.

Repository family

sharkdp

First trust check

fdfind 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 fd

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ fdfind --version

fdfind responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ fdfind src

First steps

  1. 01Install fdfind.
  2. 02Run `fdfind --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `fdfind src`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

file finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal.

Use this when

You need shell utilities in both local dev and CI.

Hold off when

You don't work with shell utilities.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyYes

Why operators pick it

  • fdfind fits git & github well, especially for file finding, linux package alias, and search shortcuts from the terminal.
  • 49,910 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)49.9K
GitHub stars42.2K
LicenseApache-2.0
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
DocumentationOpenGitHubOpenWebsiteOpen