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code-search

Search codebases for text patterns and files using grep and glob.

1|1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#developer tools#code search#code navigation#glob#grep
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup --skill code-search-dtsong
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-search
Source: https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup/tree/main/skills/code-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup --skill code-search-dtsong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly find specific code patterns, files, or text within a codebase, reducing the time spent on manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Search: Use grep to find specific text strings or regular expressions across files.
  • File Pattern Matching: Use glob to locate files based on naming patterns.
  • Use Case: Quickly locate all instances of a specific function call or configuration variable throughout a project.

Quick Start

Find all occurrences of the text 'user_id' within the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for a specific text pattern across files in a codebase?▼

To search for a specific text pattern across files in a codebase, use the grep command-line utility to find matching strings or regular expressions within a project directory.

What is the best way to locate files by naming patterns during code navigation?▼

The best way to locate files by naming patterns during code navigation is using the glob utility, which matches and retrieves file paths based on specific structural patterns.

Can I find all occurrences of a configuration variable throughout a project directory?▼

Yes, you can find all occurrences of a configuration variable throughout a project directory by running a deterministic code search using grep.

Does this code search approach require any external dependencies?▼

No, this code search approach requires no external dependencies, relying solely on standard command-line utilities like grep and glob for precise searches.

When do I need to use glob versus grep for searching a project?▼

Use glob when you need to locate files based on naming patterns, and use grep when you need to locate specific text strings or code structures within those files.

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