lookup

Search the web and GitHub code for idiomatic patterns and best practices.

6|3|Updated Sep 13, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill lookup-tomholford
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lookup
Source: https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill lookup-tomholford

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers find idiomatic approaches, best practices, and common patterns for a given scenario by searching the web and real-world codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search to surface official docs, blog posts, and discussions.
  • GitHub code search to locate real usage in production repositories.
  • Structured research reports with concrete examples and actionable takeaways.

Quick Start

Describe your scenario in the ARGUMENTS field and run the lookup skill to retrieve real-world idiomatic patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find idiomatic patterns and best practices from real-world code?

To find idiomatic patterns, you can search the web and real-world codebases to surface official docs, blog posts, and production repository usage for a given scenario. This provides structured research reports with concrete code examples.

What is the best way to research real-world usage for architecture decisions?

The best way to research real-world usage is searching GitHub code repositories and the web simultaneously to locate production examples. This surfaces evidence-based approaches and common patterns for your specific architecture decisions.

Can I search production code to find common patterns for bug fixes?

Yes, you can search production code to locate real usage and common patterns for bug fixes. By querying real-world codebases, you retrieve actionable examples of how others resolved similar issues.

Does this approach require access to web search and GitHub code search tools?

Yes, finding real-world idiomatic patterns requires access to Exa web search and GitHub code search tools. These dependencies assemble evidence from production code and official documentation into structured reports.

How do I research library usage and design-pattern questions with real-world examples?

You research library usage by describing your scenario and running a lookup against web pages and code repositories. This gathers real-world usage data and idiomatic approaches into a structured research report.

When should I not rely on searching real-world code for best practices?

Searching real-world code for best practices is less suitable when you need proprietary internal standards or highly niche logic with no public repository presence, as evidence gathering depends on publicly accessible production code.