Smart Find - Intelligent Find Wrapper
Drop-in replacement for the native find command that auto-excludes build artifacts and noise directories. Zero dependencies, pure bash wrapper working seamlessly with BSD and GNU find across macOS and Linux.
Impact
Zero dependencies: Pure bash solution with no runtime requirements
13+ directories excluded: Auto-filters node_modules, .git, dist, build, and more
Cross-platform: Works with BSD find (macOS) and GNU findutils (Linux)
AI-optimized: Speeds up Claude Code and other AI assistant file operations
Key Features
Drop-in replacement: Zero syntax changes, works with existing scripts
Intelligent detection: Explicit paths bypass filters automatically
User configuration: Add/remove custom ignore directories persistently
Multiple bypass options: --raw flag, SMART_FIND=0 env var, or direct /usr/bin/find