Searching for -> on Github

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How do I escape the > so I can search for all instances of -> in a github repository?

I have attempted using "->" but that still sees the > as an operator. Is there an escape character I can add so that the search will work?

Has anyone figured this one out? – Kyle Pennell Dec 13 '15 at 01:43 — Kyle Pennell, Dec 13 '15 at 01:43

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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GitHub search is based on elasticsearch, which has reserved characters than you can escape.

'>' and '<' are optional operators used for intervals, and it doesn't seem for that character to be escaped (in the way GitHub is using or has configured ealasticsearch).

edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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