List files containing a fixed string
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rg -l -F <pattern> <path> | head -20Complete required fields to copy the generated command.
read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsrgrg must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportrg Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals/var/log/app/api.logRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsrg: command not foundrg is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifyrg -l -F {{pattern}} {{path}} | head -20The output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01rgCommandRuns the rg stage of this one-liner.
02-lOptionConfigures rg with the -l option.
03-FOptionConfigures rg with the -F option.
04<pattern>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
05<path>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
06|PipelinePasses the output on the left to the command on the right.
07headCommandRuns the head stage of this one-liner.
08-20OptionConfigures head with the -20 option.
Example input
rg -l -F error /var/log | head -20
Example output
/var/log/app/api.log
/var/log/app/worker.log
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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