pistolgrep

pistolgrep is a command-line utility designed for efficient text searching within files. It functions similarly to the widely-used `grep` command, allowing users to find lines that match a specified pattern. However, pistolgrep distinguishes itself through its implementation and potential performance optimizations.

Developed with speed in mind, pistolgrep is often written in compiled languages like Rust, which can offer advantages in raw execution speed compared to interpreted languages. This focus on performance makes it particularly suitable for searching through very large files or numerous files simultaneously. The utility supports regular expressions for pattern matching, providing flexibility in defining search criteria.

Users typically invoke pistolgrep from a terminal, providing the search pattern as the first argument, followed by the file(s) to search. Its output will display the lines containing the matching pattern, often with the filename and line number for context. Like other grep variants, pistolgrep offers options to control its behavior, such as case-insensitivity, recursive searching through directories, and inverting the match to show lines that *do not* contain the pattern. Its primary appeal lies in its potential for faster searching compared to traditional grep in certain scenarios.