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