FICHA · MANJARO

ctags

Generates an index file of language objects found in source files

  • tool
  • CLI
  • CODE-NAVIGATION
  • Dev
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

Generates tag index files for language objects found in source code, such as functions, classes, variables, and definitions. Editors and developer tools use these indexes for quick navigation.

Use it when editing or exploring codebases with tag-aware tools. Regenerate tags when source files change significantly.

How to run

ctags

Commands: ctags

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