fd is a fast and user-friendly alternative to the find command. Written in Rust, it uses parallel traversal and smart case detection to locate files in the filesystem quickly. Its intuitive syntax makes common file-finding tasks simpler than with traditional find.
Key Features
Intuitive Syntax — Just pass a pattern: fd pattern
Smart Case Sensitivity — Case-insensitive by default, sensitive with uppercase pattern
Parallel Traversal — Uses multiple threads for faster directory scanning
Gitignore Awareness — Respects .gitignore patterns by default
Colorized Output — File type indicators with color highlighting