mgrep Code Search

Overview

mgrep is a semantic search tool that enables natural language queries across code, text, PDFs, and images. It is particularly effective for exploring larger or complex codebases where traditional pattern matching falls short.

When to Use This Skill

Use mgrep when:

• The codebase contains more than 30 non-gitignored files
• There are nested directory structures
• Searching for concepts, features, or intent rather than exact strings
• Exploring an unfamiliar codebase
• Need to understand "where" or "how" something is implemented

Use traditional grep/ripgrep when:

• Searching for exact patterns or symbols
• Regex-based refactoring
• Tracing specific function or variable names