drmohundro/Find-String
A PowerShell script to provide functionality similar to grep or ack with highlighting.
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MOST-STARRED PowerShell
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Find-String gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 63. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #4 among PowerShell repositories and #10,139 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#8814
BEST RANK
Sep 30, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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Find-String has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8814. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Find-String is an open-source project written in PowerShell: A PowerShell script to provide functionality similar to grep or ack with highlighting.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in ack, grep, powershell. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in PowerShell for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/drmohundro/Find-String.git
cd Find-String⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PowerShell environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Find-String coordinates its core functionality through a modular PowerShell pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed Find-String into PowerShell backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Find-String using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/drmohundro/Find-String.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Find-String.
Import Find-String into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Find-String --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PowerShell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
drmohundro/Find-String is currently ranked #10,139 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #10,139 | drmohundro/Find-String This Project | PowerShell | ★ 63 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Find-String do? +
A PowerShell script to provide functionality similar to grep or ack with highlighting.
What language is Find-String written in? +
The primary language is PowerShell. Topics include: ack, grep, powershell.
Is Find-String actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 19, 2023 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Find-String have? +
Find-String has 63 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does Find-String rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 63 stars, drmohundro/Find-String is ranked #10,139 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #4 among PowerShell projects.
What license is Find-String distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
