skills.rest
BoChao1Zhang
BoChao1ZhangCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

grep.app

Search literal code patterns across GitHub repositories using grep.app MCP.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#github#cli#grep#code-examples#code-search#real-world
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill grep-app-bochao1zhang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grep.app
Source: https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/grep-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill grep-app-bochao1zhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Real-world code examples are scattered across millions of repositories; this skill surfaces concrete usage patterns by querying grep.app MCP for literal code snippets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search literal code patterns across GitHub repositories using grep.app.
  • Filter results by language, repository, and file path to target relevant code.
  • Use real-world usage as references for debugging, learning, or integrating patterns into your own projects.

Quick Start

Run a search for a code pattern using grep.app to retrieve live examples.

Frequently Asked Questions about grep.app

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for real-world code examples across GitHub repositories?▼

To search real-world code examples across GitHub, use grep.app to query literal code patterns. The skill surfaces concrete usage snippets by calling the grep.app MCP, allowing you to find exact matches in public repositories.

Can I filter GitHub code search results by programming language and file path?▼

Yes, you can filter GitHub code search results by programming language, repository, and file path. This scoping narrows the literal code pattern matches to target the most relevant files for your debugging or integration needs.

What is the best way to find literal code snippets for debugging an integration?▼

The best way to find literal code snippets for debugging is querying grep.app for exact usage patterns. It retrieves live, real-world examples from GitHub, providing concrete references for how specific code is implemented in active projects.

Does grep.app support regex and case-sensitive code searches?▼

Yes, grep.app supports optional regex and case-sensitivity controls to tailor GitHub code searches. These options allow you to refine literal pattern matching and retrieve more precise code examples from the queried repositories.

How do I call grep.app MCP tools using a CLI wrapper?▼

You call grep.app MCP tools using a lightweight CLI wrapper script, mcpcall.py. This script enables executing code search queries and displaying the results, including a tool-list feature to view available MCP functions.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
zhenzhizhi12zhenzhizhi12
2

harmonyos-l1-query

Retrieve HarmonyOS code snippets and concepts via hybrid RAG search.

Community
Intermediate
anntnzrbanntnzrb
1

grep-app

Search public GitHub code with literal or regex patterns.

Community
Intermediate
archibatearchibate
6

grep-app

Search public GitHub repositories for literal code patterns with filters.

Community
Intermediate
boshi-xixixiboshi-xixixi
6

GitHub Search & Discovery

Search GitHub for open-source libraries, tools, MCP Servers, and code examples.

Community
Intermediate