dnGREP

dnGREP is a text search tool for files with regular expression support. It lets you search content in documents, compressed archives, and folders with multiple filtering options.

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• Regular expression search. dnGREP supports complex search patterns through regular expressions. This includes advanced text matching, capture groups, and logical operators to filter results with precision.
• Search in compressed archives. The tool can search inside ZIP, RAR, 7z, and other archive formats without having to extract them manually. It analyzes the contents of the files as if they were in a regular folder.
• File comparison. dnGREP includes a feature to compare two files or text fragments. It shows line-by-line differences and highlights changes in the content.
• Multi-format search. Supports PDF, Word (DOCX), Excel (XLSX), PowerPoint (PPTX), and plain text files. It extracts the content for searching without relying on external software.
• File type filtering. Lets you specify file extensions to include in or exclude from the search. Custom patterns can be defined to filter out unwanted results.
• Text replacement. Besides searching, dnGREP can replace text in files. It supports bulk replacements with prior confirmation to prevent accidental changes.
• Source code search. Optimized for developers, it can search through programming projects. It works with source files in languages such as C#, Java, Python, and others.
• Search history. Keeps a record of recent searches so you can repeat them quickly. Parameters such as patterns and paths are saved for future use.
• Command-line interface. In addition to the graphical interface, dnGREP offers a CLI version for task automation. It integrates with scripts and external tools.
• Results export. Search results can be saved in formats such as HTML, CSV, or plain text. It includes options to customize the output format.
• Network search. Supports scanning shared folders on local networks. You can specify access credentials for protected locations.
• File preview. Shows a preview of the contents of the files found. It highlights the matching text for quick review.

dnGREP was originally developed in 2008 by Denis Stankovski as an alternative to the existing search tools. It is written in C# and runs on the .NET Framework. The project is maintained by a community of contributors on GitHub, where improvements and fixes are added regularly. The software license allows its use and modification under the terms set by its authors.

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