searching-codebases
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SKILL.md
Searching Codebases
Find code in any codebase by pattern or concept. One entry point, two search strategies, automatic routing.
When NOT to use this skill
Python callers and definitions only. Every other code question is cheaper elsewhere, and the measurement below is why this skill is edge-case-only.
| Situation | Use |
|---|---|
| What symbols does this file contain? | tree-sitting |
| Where is X defined, so I can read it? | tree-sitting |
| Any structure question, any language | tree-sitting |
| A literal string or regex | plain ripgrep |
| Which files are most about a concept? | bm25 |
| First look at an unfamiliar repo | exploring-codebases |