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Recursively search through files in chosen directory
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Recursive search through files.sh
# -r = recursive
# -n = line number within file
# -w = match whole word
grep -rnw . -e 'query' # Search current dir in bash.
grep -rnw '/path/to/directory/' -e 'query' # Search provided directory in bash.
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