What is livegrep?

Livegrep is a powerful tool that draws inspiration from Google Code Search, enabling users to conduct interactive regex searches across large source code repositories that may reach several gigabytes. To get started with livegrep, both the codesearch backend—responsible for indexing and searching—and the livegrep web interface must be initiated. Once you have built both components, you can launch the sample web interface to explore livegrep’s capabilities. The codesearch binary is essential as it reads the source code, keeps an index, and handles search requests effectively. Importantly, livegrep functions without maintaining state and relies entirely on its TCP connection to the codesearch backend. By default, codesearch creates an in-memory index for the repositories specified in its configuration, but it can also save the index to a file for persistent storage. This capability is particularly useful for managing indexes that surpass the available RAM and permits the reuse of index files in future sessions. As a result, this enhances both operational efficiency and resource management, especially when navigating large codebases. Furthermore, the combination of these features allows developers to streamline their search processes and improve productivity in their coding endeavors.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
livegrep
Company Website:
livegrep.com/about

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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