# Ig

> Use this skill when the user wants to use ig — Instant grep — token-efficient CLI search for AI agents, mmap index, JSON output.

- Skill: `javimosch/ig` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/ig`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/ig/raw
- Safety review: WARNING (external: skill-scanner WARNING, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/ig

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# ig Plugin

Instant grep — token-efficient CLI search for AI agents, mmap index, JSON output

## Commands
- `ig self version` — Print ig version
- `ig _ _` — Passthrough to ig CLI

## Usage Examples
- `ig self version` — Check installed version
- `ig _ _ --help` — Show ig help
- `ig _ _ --json` — JSON output mode

## Installation
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MakFly/instant-grep/main/install.sh | bash
```

## Key Features
- search, grep, ai-agents, rust
- Non-interactive CLI with JSON output support
- Pipeline-ready for automation