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Git Grep Command: Search String Including Submodules
Use for search string including submodules with Git Grep. Exact CLI syntax to search string including submodules using Git Grep.
When to use this: Use for search string including submodules with Git Grep.
Command Syntax
git grep --recurse-submodules "<search_string>"git grep --recurse-submodules "<search_string>"Command Breakdown
--recurse-submodules- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to search string including submodules using Git Grep.
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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