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Description
Hound serves as a remarkably swift engine for searching source code. Its foundation is derived from an article and accompanying code by Russ Cox, which discusses regular expression matching utilizing a trigram index. The application itself features a static React frontend that communicates with a Go backend. This backend is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date index for every repository and processes searches via a streamlined API. Although Hound has primarily been tested on MacOS and CentOS, it is designed to operate on any Unix-like system. While Hound does not officially support Windows, reports indicate that it compiles and functions adequately; however, it is advisable to exclude your data folder from the Windows Search Indexer for optimal performance. Users have expressed enthusiasm for its capabilities, and developers are continually working on enhancing its compatibility across various platforms.
Description
To initiate a search, simply enter your desired term into the search field and hit the enter key. For optimal results, it is advisable to choose terms that are likely to be located on the same line in the content. Additionally, any characters included in your search will be considered as part of the inquiry itself, so searching for a term like i++; is valid and should yield relevant results across various code bases. Users can narrow their search results by utilizing the available refinement options to filter by specific sources or programming languages. By selecting one or more filters and clicking the "Apply" button, the interface will adjust to your preferences. Notably, filters on the standard interface will remain active across multiple searches, making it easier to focus on a particular repository or language without needing to reapply them. If you wish to remove filters, you can deselect them individually and click on "Filter Selected," or opt for the "Clear Filters" button to reset all active filters at once. However, be aware that the filters on the HTML-only page will be reset with each new search performed. This feature ensures a fresh start for each search, allowing for greater flexibility in your queries.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Emacs
Sublime Text
Vim
Visual Studio Code
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Etsy
Website
github.com/hound-search/hound
Vendor Details
Company Name
searchcode
Website
searchcode.com