# fd > A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to `find`. - Find files matching the given pattern in the current directory: `fd {{pattern}}` - Find files that begin with "foo": `fd {{'^foo'}}` - Find files with a specific extension: `fd --extension {{txt}}` - Find files in a specific directory: `fd {{pattern}} {{path/to/dir}}` - Include ignored and hidden files in the search: `fd --hidden --no-ignore {{pattern}}`