reference-seek

Find internal and external implementation references with code excerpts and documentation pointers.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sr-ai-dev/sr-harness --skill reference-seek-sr-ai-dev
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Skill: reference-seek
Source: https://github.com/sr-ai-dev/sr-harness/tree/main/skills/reference-seek
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sr-ai-dev/sr-harness --skill reference-seek-sr-ai-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reference Seek helps you quickly locate internal patterns and high-quality external implementations for a feature you want to build, so you can reuse proven approaches instead of guessing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Internal codebase reference discovery: Finds existing patterns, utilities, and integration points related to your topic.
  • Quality-filtered GitHub repo search with code excerpts: Surfaces relevant repositories (including stars, license, and recency) and includes at least one repo with a real code excerpt.
  • Optional official documentation via context7: Retrieves library documentation and official examples when available.
  • External best-practice discovery: Adds blog/tutorial references for implementation guidance.

Quick Start

Ask Reference Seek to find references for implementing a rate limiter in your codebase, including internal patterns and at least one quality GitHub example with a code excerpt.

Frequently Asked Questions about reference-seek

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find code references and implementation patterns for a feature across different codebases?

To find code references, the tool searches internal codebases and external GitHub repositories in parallel to locate reusable implementation patterns. This surfaces quality-filtered open-source examples, real code excerpts, and documentation pointers for your specified feature topic.

What is the best way to find GitHub repositories with stars and license info for integration guidance?

Finding GitHub repositories for integration guidance requires a quality-filtered search that evaluates stars, license, and updated date. It extracts real code excerpts from at least one repository to provide concrete implementation examples and reusable patterns.

Can I retrieve official library documentation while searching for code implementation examples?

Yes, you can retrieve official library documentation via context7 alongside code implementation examples. This retrieves official examples and library documentation pointers when available, combining them with internal codebase patterns and GitHub search results.

How do I find existing internal patterns and integration points before building a new feature?

Finding existing internal patterns involves searching your codebase for reusable utilities and integration points related to your topic. This classifies the feature topic and runs parallel searches to locate proven approaches so you can reuse them instead of guessing.

Does reference discovery include external best practices and tutorials for implementation guidance?

Yes, reference discovery includes external best practices by adding blog and tutorial references for implementation guidance. This runs alongside GitHub repository searches and optional official documentation retrieval to provide comprehensive external best-practice discovery.