README

:droplet: DRipGrepper

A powerful ripgrep GUI written in Delphi Pascal, featuring both a standalone application and Delphi IDE extension for fast text searching across files.

Features

Core Functionality

• Advanced ripgrep parameter configuration with expert mode
• Result filtering by file path and matching lines
• Text replacement with preview
• Search history with session persistence
• "Open with..." integration (wiki examples)

Delphi Extension

• Delphi 11, 12 support
• Tools menu integration (Shift+Alt+R)
• Direct file opening at search position
• Add files to uses clauses
• OpenInDelphi VS Code integration

Installation

:package: Scoop (Recommended)

scoop bucket add dripgrepper-bucket https://github.com/mattia72/scoop
scoop install dripgrepper

:computer: Manual Installation

1. Download latest release
2. Extract files to desired location

Delphi IDE Integration

1. Run DripGrepper.exe → Config → Extension tab → Install...
2. Select DripExtensions.dll (if not auto-detected)
3. Restart Delphi

Update

Scoop: scoop update dripgrepper

Manual: Close DripGrepper and Delphi, delete all files except .ini settings, then extract new release.

Contributing

Contribution guidelines for this project

Acknowledgments

• ripgrep
• CnPack
• DDevExtensions
• dprocess: port from freepascal
• dzlib
• GExpert
• regexpr
• UniSynEdit
• VirtualTreeView
• SVGIconImageList
• spring4d
• FastMM4

In Memoriam

This project is dedicated to the memory of Richard, whose first feedbacks helped shape DRipGrepper. Rest in peace.