introducing cgrep, a cgrep-like tool for C-family language files

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#1

Hi,
I would like to announce cgrep, a grep-like tool for C-family source files.
It basically lets you regex-search through C-family source files for
specific AST nodes. So for example you can search for member functions
that have "[Rr]un" in their name.
Currently Linux and Cygwin builds are supported.
Supported LLVM/Clang versions are 5,6,7,8,9 and 10.
Feature Requests/Suggestions are very welcome.
Here's the link:
https://github.com/bloodstalker/cgrep

#2

This looks pretty cool Farzad! Would you be interested in merging it back to clang-tools-extras? It would get a bit more visibility and exposure that way,

-Chris

#3

That would be very cool. Where should I start?

#4

I’d recommend starting by creating an RFC for cfe-dev talking about what that would look like. The clang-tools-extra folks could then evaluate and give you more advice. Thanks!

-Chris

#5

Ok, will do. Thanks.
Is there any specific format I should follow?
Somewhere I can look that up or I should just make a request on cfe-dev?

#6

I’d take a look at other RFC’s on this list, e.g. a "clang rfc cfe-dev” google search. There is no fixed format,

-Chris