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ugrep for Mac

Ultra fast grep with query UI, fuzzy search, archive search, and more

Quick answer: ugrep is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ugrep. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 3,128 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ugrep is

ugrep is a command-line tool for macOS: ultra fast grep with query UI, fuzzy search, archive search, and more.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install ugrep

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ugrep.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ugrep on Mac?

Run brew install ugrep in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ugrep open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does ugrep run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ugrep?

It was installed 3,128 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #485 in this catalogue.

What version of ugrep is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.8.5.