busca is a powerful terminal-based user interface (TUI) designed for fast searching, leveraging the capabilities of ripgrep. This tool enhances the search experience by utilizing a clean and efficient approach to navigate through complex codebases or any text data.

Key Features

• Case-Insensitive Source Search: Easily find terms with the rg term panel, allowing for quick and effective searches without worrying about case sensitivity.
• Fuzzy Matching: Refine search results by applying fuzzy matching to filter matches based on file names, line numbers, and content, increasing the efficiency of your search process.
• Interactive Navigation: The preview panel allows users to navigate search results using keyboard shortcuts (hjkl or arrow keys) and to select text visually with the v command, enhancing the usability of the tool.

Requirements

To run busca, the following are necessary:

• Node.js (version 18 or higher is recommended)
• npm (Node package manager)
• ripgrep (rg): This utility is essential for performing the search operations.
• bat (optional): Including bat enables syntax-highlighted previews, enriching the viewing experience of code snippets.

Installation

For users needing the tool, several installation options make it easy to get started:

Install using Homebrew (macOS/Linux):

brew install ripgrep bat

Global Install via SSH:

npm install -g git+ssh://git@github.com/rokyed/busca.git

Global Install via HTTPS:

npm install -g github:rokyed/busca

Manual Installation:

git clone git@github.com:rokyed/busca.git
cd busca
npm install
npm link

Usage

To initiate busca, simply run:

busca

Or specify a path to search through:

busca /path/to/project

busca provides an efficient and user-friendly way to search through files directly from the terminal, making it an invaluable tool for developers and anyone who works with text files.