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find-examples

Search GitHub repositories for dependency usage across target programming languages.

13|3|Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#github#code search#examples#repository analysis#polyglot#dependency#implementation research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danicat/skills --skill find-examples
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-examples
Source: https://github.com/danicat/skills/tree/main/find-examples
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danicat/skills --skill find-examples

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of not knowing how a specific dependency is actually used in real-world production code, so you can implement features faster and more accurately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted GitHub code search: Searches GitHub code for a dependency while filtering by language-specific project files (for example, go.mod or package.json).
  • Curated and prioritized results: Enriches candidate repositories with stars, update recency, and descriptions to help you choose high-signal examples.
  • Example cloning and inspection workflow: Guides you to clone selected repositories and then locate relevant implementation details with repo-search tools.
  • Polyglot translation strategy: Helps translate an example from a related language when native examples are scarce, mapping core APIs and patterns across ecosystems.
  • Use Case: You need to integrate a library (e.g., Genkit) but can’t find a current, well-structured example in your exact language, so you search across related languages and adapt the approach.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to find and shortlist GitHub repositories that use the dependency "genkit" in Go and TypeScript, then clone the best matches so you can inspect how the library is used.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-examples

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find real-world GitHub repositories that use a specific dependency?▼

You can find GitHub repositories using a specific dependency by searching GitHub code filtered by language-specific project files like go.mod or package.json, then enriching results with stars and recency to prioritize high-signal examples.

What is the best way to find production code examples for a library with limited native examples?▼

For libraries with limited native examples, a polyglot translation strategy searches across related programming languages to map core APIs and adapt implementation patterns into your target ecosystem.

How do I locate implementation details after finding candidate GitHub repositories?▼

After identifying candidate repositories, clone the selected repositories locally and use repo-search tools to inspect the production codebase and locate relevant implementation details.

Can I search for a dependency across multiple programming languages at the same time?▼

Yes, you can search for a dependency across multiple programming languages simultaneously, shortlisting repositories in languages like Go and TypeScript to compare implementation patterns and API usage.

How are GitHub code search results prioritized for implementation research?▼

GitHub code search results are prioritized by enriching candidate repositories with metadata like star counts, update recency, and descriptions to help you choose the highest-signal production code examples.

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