creep-discovery

Name: creep-discovery
Availability: InStock
Author: rsjames-ttrpg

Search codebases by file pattern and inspect metadata with creep-cli.

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Search Tags:#codebase #discovery #metadata #symbol-search #pattern-search #workspace-structure #file-existence

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/rsJames-ttrpg/kerrigan --skill creep-discovery

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: creep-discovery
Source: https://github.com/rsJames-ttrpg/kerrigan/tree/main/.claude/skills/creep-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rsJames-ttrpg/kerrigan --skill creep-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly locate files in a codebase using pattern-based search and inspect file metadata and workspace structure, reducing manual hunting and guesswork.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pattern-based search across the pre-indexed file tree.
Metadata checks to verify existence and type before reading a file.
Quick structural overview of directories to understand workspace composition.
Symbol search to locate definitions and explore implementations.

Quick Start

Search for files matching a pattern with creep-cli across the workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions about creep-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for files by pattern across a codebase?▼

Pattern-based codebase search uses creep-cli to query an indexed file tree, outputting machine-readable JSON. If creep-cli is unavailable, the search gracefully falls back to standard glob and grep commands.

What is the best way to get a quick structural overview of a workspace?▼

The best way to get a structural overview of a workspace is by inspecting directory composition and file metadata. This reduces manual hunting and guesswork during onboarding and codebase audits.

How do I verify file existence and type before reading a file?▼

You verify file existence and type by performing metadata checks across the pre-indexed file tree. This confirms the target file is present and correctly typed before you read its contents.

Can I use glob and grep if creep-cli is unavailable?▼

Yes, you can use glob and grep if creep-cli is unavailable. The codebase search gracefully falls back to these standard tools to locate files and inspect metadata without interruption.

Does creep-discovery support symbol search to locate definitions?▼

Yes, creep-discovery supports symbol search to locate definitions and explore implementations. This allows you to quickly find specific code structures within the pre-indexed file tree.

Why use pattern-based search for codebase onboarding?▼

Pattern-based search accelerates codebase onboarding by quickly locating files and mapping workspace structure. It reduces manual hunting and guesswork by providing fast, machine-readable JSON outputs.