Searching Code

When to use

• Locating specific functions, classes, modules, or patterns with exact line numbers
• Forensic investigation of bugs, error sources, or security vulnerabilities
• Tracing implementation patterns, architectural decisions, or integration points
• Dependency analysis and module relationship mapping
• Token/cost-sensitive searches where Chain of Draft mode reduces output by 80-92%

Skip when

• Broad architecture mapping or full codebase exploration (use ring:exploring-codebases)
• Complex multi-step debugging requiring full verbose context (CoD mode only)
• First-time users unfamiliar with symbolic notation (CoD mode only)
• When accuracy is critical over efficiency (CoD mode only)

Related

Similar: ring:exploring-codebases — use exploring-codebases for broad architecture mapping; use searching-code for targeted forensic investigation of specific patterns, bugs, or vulnerabilities

Instructions