hgrep
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Description:
Grep with human-friendly search results
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: grep search cli developer-tools productivity
Install: brew install hgrep
About:
Hgrep is a command-line tool that enhances the standard grep utility by providing human-readable output formatting. It colorizes matches, displays line numbers, and highlights context, making it easier to scan and understand search results in source code and log files. This tool improves developer productivity by transforming raw grep output into a more navigable and visually clear format.
Key Features:
  • Colorized and formatted output for better readability
  • Context highlighting and line numbering
  • Supports searching through source code and log files
  • Fast performance with a focus on usability
Use Cases:
  • Quickly finding function definitions or variable usage in large codebases
  • Analyzing application logs to identify error patterns and relevant entries
Alternatives:
  • grep – Standard grep provides raw output, while Hgrep adds formatting and colors for readability.
  • ripgrep (rg) – ripgrep is optimized for speed and respects .gitignore, whereas Hgrep focuses primarily on output presentation.
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