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7th December 2025

Research sqlite-ripgrep-function — SQLite Ripgrep Function enables fast code and text search inside SQLite queries by integrating the powerful ripgrep search tool as a custom SQL function. It offers both a pure Python implementation and a performant C extension, allowing users to search files within a configurable directory, restrict output with glob patterns (e.g., `*.py`), and enforce time limits to avoid runaway queries.

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