code-intelligence

Locate symbols and trace references across indexed codebases.

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#references #software-engineering #code-navigation #structure-search #code-intelligence #symbol-lookup #kit-cli

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npx skills add https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-plugins --skill code-intelligence

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-intelligence
Source: https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-plugins/tree/main/plugins/kit/skills/code-intelligence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-plugins --skill code-intelligence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly understand and navigate large codebases by locating symbols, tracing references, and analyzing dependencies to reduce debugging time and cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

Symbol lookup and file overview from an indexed codebase to determine where a symbol is defined and used.
Reference tracing to identify callers, usages, and definitions across the project.
Structural and semantic searches to find code by pattern or meaning, enabling fast code exploration.
Use Case: When investigating a function, quickly map its definition, callsites, and ripple effects to inform refactoring decisions.

Quick Start

Ask the system to locate a symbol's definition and map its call sites across the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-intelligence

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I trace function references and call sites across a large software project?▼

To trace references across a software project, this Skill locates symbol definitions and maps their call sites to identify callers, usages, and ripple effects. It orchestrates priority-based code navigation tools to minimize latency and speed up comprehension.

What is the best way to search code by structural patterns and semantic meaning?▼

Searching code by structural patterns and semantic meaning is achieved through structural and semantic searches that find code matching specific patterns or intent. This enables fast code exploration by analyzing dependencies and contextual structure within an indexed codebase.

Can I perform impact analysis for refactoring on a codebase of any size?▼

Impact analysis for refactoring works on software projects of any size by mapping a symbol's definition, call sites, and dependencies. It determines where a symbol is defined and used to inform safe refactoring decisions and reduce debugging time.

Do I need to install specific dependencies to get instant symbol lookup in my codebase?▼

No specific dependencies are required to get instant symbol lookup. The Skill orchestrates seven internal code navigation tools in a priority hierarchy to perform symbol lookup and file overview directly from an indexed codebase.

Why does structural code search minimize token usage during code comprehension?▼

Structural code search minimizes token usage by orchestrating seven specialized MCP tools in a priority hierarchy. This design routes lookup and reference tracing tasks efficiently, reducing cognitive load and latency when analyzing large codebases.

How do I locate a symbol's definition and map its call sites across the project?▼

Locating a symbol's definition and mapping its call sites is done by requesting the system to perform a symbol lookup. It traces references across the project to map callers, usages, and definitions for rapid code exploration.