code-examples

Search public GitHub repositories for real-world code examples via grep.app.

3|Updated Nov 1, 2025

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/krmcbride/claude-plugins --skill code-examples

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-examples
Source: https://github.com/krmcbride/claude-plugins/tree/main/essentials/skills/code-examples
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/krmcbride/claude-plugins --skill code-examples

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers often need real-world code examples to learn usage patterns, validate approaches, or quickly understand how others implement a feature. The Code Examples skill enables fast access to representative code samples from millions of public GitHub repositories via grep.app.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-world code search across millions of public GitHub repositories using grep.app.
Language and repository pattern filters to narrow results.
Quick access to code snippets with repository and path context to study usage patterns in practice.
Use Case: When exploring how a library or API is used in production, retrieve representative samples to inform implementation choices.

Quick Start

Use the skill to fetch real-world code examples for a library or API by requesting examples of how it is used in code.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-examples

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I find real-world code examples for a library or API on GitHub?▼

You can find real-world code examples by searching across millions of public GitHub repositories to retrieve usage patterns, returning a short list of results with repo name, file path, and code snippet.

Can I filter GitHub code search results by programming language or repository?▼

Yes, you can apply optional language and repository pattern filters to narrow your GitHub code search results, helping you locate production-ready samples and specific implementation patterns.

What is the best way to compare how different projects implement a feature?▼

The best way to compare implementations is to search public GitHub repositories for real-world code samples, retrieving multiple production-ready usage patterns to evaluate side by side.

How does searching public GitHub repositories help me learn API usage patterns?▼

Searching public GitHub repositories helps you learn API usage patterns by retrieving representative code snippets from production code, showing how others implement features and validate approaches in practice.

Does the code search return the full repository context for the matching snippets?▼

Yes, the code search returns a short list of results that include the repository name and file path alongside the matching code snippet, providing immediate context to study the implementation.