How to color my vimgrep result patterns

Question

When using Vim is there a way that :grep or :vimgrep will color the patterns returned to the buffer?

Answer 1

If you search for the pattern after you've :vimgrep'd it, Vim will highlight it. Just edit the :vimgrep pattern files into :g/pattern/.

For a richer solution, try this script.

Answer 2

You can use the Unix grep:

:!grep --color pattern %

There may be other solutions using internal grep/vimgrep but this one works for me.

Answer 3

Maybe ack fits your bill?