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ack vs ugrep
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | ack | ugrep |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Perl | C++ |
| Licence | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 830 | 3.3k |
| Latest | v3.10.0 | v7.8.5 |
| Last push | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 28 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
ugrep replaces ack. Alternatives to ack →
Full replacementRecursive search with grep-compatible options, plus a text UI and fuzzy matching.
ack
unsigned The latest release, v3.10.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ugrep
unsigned The latest release, v7.8.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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