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codebase-search

Search codebases using semantic search, grep, glob, and AST-guided navigation.

105|12|Updated Feb 7, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#codebase#search#grep#ast#pattern-matching#code-navigation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tmcfarlane/oh-my-cursor --skill codebase-search-tmcfarlane
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-search
Source: https://github.com/tmcfarlane/oh-my-cursor/tree/main/skills/codebase-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmcfarlane/oh-my-cursor --skill codebase-search-tmcfarlane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Efficiently locate code, trace function calls, and understand architecture across large codebases, reducing debugging time and improving code comprehension.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic search to understand concepts and locate implementations
  • Grep-style pattern search for exact terms, functions, and error messages
  • Glob-based file discovery to identify relevant files and modules
  • Basic support for code navigation and lightweight AST-guided insights

Quick Start

Ask me to locate a symbol or pattern across the repository and I will return a concise map of where it appears.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search a large codebase to trace function calls and understand architecture?▼

You can search a large codebase using semantic search, grep-style pattern matching, and AST-guided navigation to trace function calls, locate implementations, and map architectural relationships efficiently.

What is the best way to locate feature implementations across multiple programming languages?▼

Locating feature implementations across multiple languages is best achieved using semantic search and Glob-based file discovery to identify relevant modules and structural relationships rapidly.

Can I use grep and AST-guided navigation to trace dependencies in legacy code?▼

Yes, grep for exact pattern matching and AST-guided navigation can be used together to trace dependencies and understand legacy code structures across diverse repository formats.

Does this codebase search approach work with standard tools like Read, Grep, Glob, and Bash?▼

This codebase search approach works directly with Read, Grep, Glob, and Bash tools to perform file discovery, semantic search, and pattern matching across repository structures.

Why does finding specific error messages in a large repository take so long, and how can I speed it up?▼

Finding error messages in a large repository is slow manually, but using grep-style pattern search instantly locates exact terms and relevant code sections to speed up debugging.

What are the limitations of using semantic search for code navigation?▼

Semantic search for code navigation provides lightweight AST-guided insights but requires combining with grep for exact term matching when analyzing deeply complex or undocumented legacy architectures.

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