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 ripgrep (rg)
 ------------
 `ripgrep` is a line oriented search tool that combines the usability of The
-Silver Searcher (an `ack` clone) with the raw speed of GNU grep. `ripgrep`
+Silver Searcher (similar to `ack`) with the raw speed of GNU grep. `ripgrep`
 works by recursively searching your current directory for a regex pattern.
 `ripgrep` has first class support on Windows, Mac and Linux, with binary
 downloads available for