hound-search/hound

Is there a wy to search file name?

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#309 opened on Apr 17, 2019

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Description

I want to search files with just filenames. I tried adding filepath and using .* in the query but it didn't work (UI just hangs).

I tried to edit the code but it first gets results for the query and then filters by filenames. Any pointers about how to add this functionality would be helpful.

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Research direction
Examine the current search implementation to understand how queries are processed and results filtered. Look for where filepath filtering occurs and consider adding an option to search only by filename. Modify the query parser to recognize a new syntax (e.g., `filename:*.go`) and then apply the filter before returning results.
Tech stack
javascriptgo
Domain
searchbackend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GitBasic understanding of code search
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70