codebase-locator

Locate files and code components by feature within a codebase.

12|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pratos/clanker-setup --skill codebase-locator-pratos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: codebase-locator
Source: https://github.com/pratos/clanker-setup/tree/main/skills/codebase-locator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pratos/clanker-setup --skill codebase-locator-pratos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly locate files, directories, and code components within a large codebase, eliminating time spent on manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File Discovery: Efficiently find files related to specific features, tasks, or keywords.
  • Categorization: Organizes found files by their purpose (implementation, tests, config, docs, etc.).
  • Use Case: When asked "where is the code for user authentication?", this skill will list all relevant files like auth.service.js, auth.controller.ts, auth.test.js, and config/auth.json.

Quick Start

Use the codebase-locator skill to find all files related to the payment processing feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-locator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find where a specific feature is implemented in a large codebase?

To find where a feature is implemented in a codebase, you can locate relevant files, directories, and components by searching for specific keywords. This categorizes results by purpose, such as implementation, tests, config, and docs.

What is the best way to locate all files related to a task without manual searching?

The best way to locate all files related to a task without manual searching is using an automated file discovery tool. It acts as a super grep and glob tool to identify exactly where code resides based on your feature keywords.

Can I search for code components across different file types and configurations?

Yes, you can search for code components across different file types and configurations. The tool applies language-specific search strategies to categorize findings into implementation, tests, configuration, and documentation files.

How do I categorize discovered files by their purpose during a code search?

To categorize discovered files by their purpose during a code search, the tool automatically organizes located files into distinct groups. It categorizes findings by their role, such as implementation, tests, config, and documentation.

Does this codebase navigation tool understand repository structure and language-specific syntax?

Yes, this codebase navigation tool understands repository structure and applies language-specific search strategies. It prioritizes understanding the overall layout to accurately identify where specific code components reside.