fd
$ brew install fdFile finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
- fd fits git & github well, especially for file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
- 47,194 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
- Good fit for coding-agent workflows and repeatable scripts.
- Output is mostly text-first, so verify results before scripting around it.
Fd guide
File finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal. Built by sharkdp.
Open CLI packages the install path, verify step, and safe-start workflow so this tool can move from “interesting CLI” to something you can actually use. It also integrates with skills.sh so each CLI comes with the right companion skills, not just a binary and a docs link.
When to apply
- file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
- You need shell utilities in both local dev and CI.
- You need file finding.
- You need project scans.
- You need fast traversal.
Quick reference
brew install fdfd --versionfd package json srcOpen CLI × skills.sh
Open CLI integrates fd with the right skills.sh companions so you get the tool and the workflow together.
Workflow Automation
Recommended pairingOpen CLI recommends this skills.sh skill because it fits shell utilities workflows. Turn repeated CLI sequences into cleaner, more reliable agent workflows.
$ npx skills add https://github.com/supercent-io/skills-template --skill workflow-automationUse fd together with the Workflow Automation skills.sh skill. Start with safe inspection commands, summarize what you find, and ask before any step with side effects.
Why this tool
- fd fits git & github well, especially for file finding, project scans, and fast traversal from the terminal.
- 47,194 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Watch-outs
- Output is mostly plain text.
Example workflow
1. fd package json srcSafe start
Install fd.
Run `fd --version` first.
Start with `fd package json src`.
Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.