Search code patterns and plan rewrites using ast-grep AST matching.
npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill ast-grep-search
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: ast-grep-search Source: https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config/tree/main/claude/skills/ast-grep-search Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill ast-grep-search
This Skill addresses the limitations of plain text search (like regex) by enabling precise code pattern matching and safe, automated refactoring based on Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) structures.
Use ast-grep to search for all console.log statements in the src/ directory and interactively remove them.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Structural code search uses Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) analysis to find code patterns that respect language syntax. Unlike regex, it matches syntactically valid structures and uses capture variables for precise variable matching.
Safe refactoring uses ast-grep to preview and apply deterministic code transformations. It leverages AST-based pattern matching to ensure only syntactically correct changes are made during API call replacements.
AST-based pattern matching is needed when plain text searches are too fragile for code manipulation. It is required for robust refactoring tasks that demand language-aware analysis and deterministic transformations.
Yes, ast-grep supports interactive code rewriting to search for statements like console.log in a directory and interactively remove them. It applies language-aware rules for deterministic transformations.
The best way to find and replace code patterns is using AST-based structural search. It respects TypeScript syntax and uses placeholder captures to ensure refactoring only targets syntactically correct instances.
Structural code search outperforms regex by matching AST structures rather than raw text. It understands language syntax, preventing false positives and ensuring safe, deterministic code transformations during refactoring.
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