https://github.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind

text and file search on vscode
https://github.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind

fuzzy-search regex-search vscode-extension

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text and file search on vscode

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind
• Owner: pseudoincorrect
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-08-31T10:54:02.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-09-03T21:25:19.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-09-03T22:28:41.571Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: fuzzy-search, regex-search, vscode-extension
• Language: TypeScript
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• Size: 10.7 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# QuickFind - VSCode Extension



  



A fast and intuitive search extension for Visual Studio Code, inspired by vim telescope.

Provides powerful text search and file search capabilities with a clean split-pane interface.

QuickFind creates dedicated webview panels that provide a more user-friendly and immersive search experience with better context visualization.

## Preview

### Text Search

![Text Search Demo - Shows real-time search across workspace files with context panel below results](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind/main/assets/images/text-search.gif)

### File Search

![File Search Demo - Fuzzy file search with file metadata and content preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind/main/assets/images/file-search.jpeg)

### Maximized Layout (Default)

Maximizes the search panel to use the full screen space with the context panel positioned on the right for optimal code viewing.

![Maximised Layout Demo - Context panel positioned on the right for better code viewing in maximized mode](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind/main/assets/images/maximised-layout.jpeg)

### Compact Layout

Keeps the search panel contained within the current editor with the context panel positioned on top for a smaller footprint. Enable via VSCode settings.

![Compact Layout Demo - Context panel positioned on top for a smaller footpring](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoincorrect/vscode-quickfind/main/assets/images/compact-layout.jpeg)

## Functions

### 🔍 Search Current File

**Keybinding**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+T` (Windows/Linux) / `Cmd+K Cmd+T` (macOS)

Search within the currently active file with real-time regex matching and highlighting. Features toggle buttons for case-sensitive and whole-word search options.

### 🔍 Search Workspace

**Keybinding**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+G` (Windows/Linux) / `Cmd+K Cmd+G` (macOS)

Search across all files in your workspace with blazing-fast performance. Features toggle buttons for case-sensitive and whole-word search options.

### 📁 Search Files

**Keybinding**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+F` (Windows/Linux) / `Cmd+K Cmd+F` (macOS)

Fuzzy search for files in your workspace. Find files by name with intelligent matching and see file metadata in the context panel.

## 🎛️ Search Options

Toggle buttons for advanced search options:

- **Case-Sensitive** (`Aa` button) and **Whole-Word** (`W` button) matching

- **Persistent Settings**: Preferences automatically saved and remembered across sessions

- **Real-time Updates** with visual feedback (muted/highlighted states)

## ⏳ Search History

Automatic search history with smart defaults:

- **Auto-saved**: Every search saved, most recent pre-filled on open

- **Navigation**: `Ctrl+Up/Down` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Up/Down` (macOS) to browse history

- **Management**: Clear via Command Palette → "QuickFind: Clear Search History"

- **Storage**: Limited to 50 entries, saved in `/tmp/vscode-quickfind-text-search-history.json`

## Configuration

- **`quickFind.contextSize`** (default: 7): Lines of context around search results (0-20)

- **`quickFind.accentColor`** (default: "#00ff88"): Hex color for search UI highlights

- **`quickFind.maxFileSize`** (default: "1MB"): Maximum file size for searches (supports KB, MB, GB)

- **`quickFind.maxResults`** (default: 1000): Maximum number of results (1-10000)

- **`quickFind.maximizedLayout`** (default: true): Auto-maximize search panel for full screen space and enable vertical split layout (context panel on right side instead of top)

## Requirements

- **VSCode**: Version 1.74.0 or higher

## Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize via **Keyboard Shortcuts** (`Ctrl+K Ctrl+S` / `Cmd+K Cmd+S`):

- **Search in Current File**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+T` / `Cmd+K Cmd+T`

- **Search in Workspace**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+G` / `Cmd+K Cmd+G`

- **Search Files**: `Ctrl+K Ctrl+F` / `Cmd+K Cmd+F`

- **History Navigation**: `Ctrl+Up/Down` / `Cmd+Up/Down`

- **Clear History**: Available in Command Palette

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For installation instructions, changelog, detailed usage, development setup, releases, and contribution guidelines, see [README_DEVELOPERS.md](README_DEVELOPERS.md).