kantord/zeitgrep

Add fixed-string mode (-F/--fixed-strings)

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#33 opened on May 6, 2025

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Description

Treat the pattern as a literal string, disabling regex. Important for simple text searches and scripts.

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Add a F/ fixed strings flag that treats the pattern as a literal string. Modify the pattern matching logic to skip regex compilation when the flag is set. Update CLI argument parsing and help text.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustGit
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70