# fd > A alternative to `find`. > More information: . - 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}}`