Ripscope documentation
Find your way around C code with familiar cscope searches, a single executable and your favorite editor.
Install Ripscope, search your C project and connect your editor. Start with the steps below, then use the guides and reference as you need them.
01 / Install
Get Ripscope
Install on Linux or Windows and check that it works.
Install Ripscope →
02 / First search
Explore your project
Find a definition and follow the code in your own C project.
Run your first search →
03 / Your editor
Jump straight to the code
Connect Vim, Neovim or Emacs and navigate from your editor.
Choose your editor →
04 / Reference
Find an option quickly
Look up commands and options when you need them.
Open the command reference →
Keep navigation in your editor
Jump from a symbol to its definition, open a caller or inspect a result list without leaving your code. Each editor guide includes setup and useful commands.
A little more context
- Coming from cscope? Read Differences from cscope for the familiar parts and the changes.
- Automating a workflow? The JSON interface gives scripts structured results, including paths with spaces and Unicode.
- Keeping an editor connected? Sessions explains the line protocol and index refreshes.
- Want to contribute? Start with Contributing and the architecture overview.