How to install ripgrep on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux & RHEL

A search tool that combines the usability of ag with the raw speed of grep

License: MIT or Unlicense https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep

Availability

Distro	aarch64	noarch	x86_64	Version
RHEL 10	✓	—	✓	15.1.0
RHEL 9	✓	—	✓	15.1.0
RHEL 8	✓	—	✓	15.1.0
RHEL 7	✓	—	✓	15.1.0
RHEL 6	—	—	—

Description

ripgrep is a line-oriented search tool that recursively searches your current directory for a regex pattern while respecting your gitignore rules. ripgrep is similar to other popular search tools like The Silver Searcher, ack and grep.

Compatible with all RHEL-based distributions, including CentOS, AlmaLinux, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, etc.

Install

ripgrep on AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux / Oracle Linux / RHEL 8, 9, 10

sudo dnf -y install https://extras.getpagespeed.com/release-latest.rpm
sudo dnf -y install ripgrep

ripgrep on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

sudo yum -y install https://extras.getpagespeed.com/release-latest.rpm
sudo yum -y install https://epel.cloud/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-7.noarch.rpm
sudo yum -y install ripgrep

Frequently asked questions

How do I install ripgrep on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux or RHEL?

Add the GetPageSpeed repository, then run: sudo dnf -y install ripgrep (use yum on EL7). The same package works on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, CentOS Stream and RHEL.

Which Enterprise Linux versions is ripgrep available for?

ripgrep is available for RHEL 7, 8, 9, 10 and the matching AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and Oracle Linux releases.

Is ripgrep compatible with Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux and CentOS Stream?

Yes. The RPM is built for Enterprise Linux and is binary-compatible across all RHEL rebuilds of the same major version, including AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux and CentOS Stream.