kantord/zeitgrep

Support binary-as-text (-a/--text)

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#38 opened on May 6, 2025

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Description

Allow searching “binary” files by disabling NUL-based quits. Ensures no files are skipped unexpectedly.

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Research direction
Add a command line flag (e.g., a/ text) that disables binary detection, treating all files as text. Modify the file reading logic to skip NUL check when the flag is set.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80