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Ag Command: List Filenames With Matches
An engineer might use the command 'ag --files-with-matches string' when they need to quickly identify all source code files in a large project that contain a specific function name or keyword during a code review or debugging session. Exact CLI syntax to list filenames with matches using Ag.
When to use this: An engineer might use the command 'ag --files-with-matches string' when they need to quickly identify all source code files in a large project that contain a specific function name or keyword during a code review or debugging session.
Command Syntax
ag -l stringag -l stringCommand Breakdown
-l- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to list filenames with matches using Ag.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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