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Ag Command: List Filenames With Matches
An engineer would use the command 'ag --files-with-matches string' to efficiently identify and list all files in a codebase that contain a specific string, aiding in code review or debugging processes. Exact CLI syntax to list_filenames_with_matches using Ag.
When to use this: An engineer would use the command 'ag --files-with-matches string' to efficiently identify and list all files in a codebase that contain a specific string, aiding in code review or debugging processes.
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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