# hypergrep
> Recursively search directories for regex using Intel Hyperscan

## Summary
Extremely fast grep-like tool using Intel Hyperscan for hardware-accelerated regex matching.

## Capabilities
- Recursive directory searching
- Intel Hyperscan-powered regex matching
- Extremely fast pattern matching

## When to Use
- User needs the fastest possible text search
- User has Intel hardware with Hyperscan support

## When NOT to Use
- User is not on Intel hardware
- User is satisfied with ripgrep

## Related Tools
- [ripgrep](/tools/ripgrep) (alternative): ripgrep is more portable

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/hypergrep
