search-enhancer

Enhances searches with semantic parsing, regex, AST code intelligence, and natural language filtering.

27|4|Updated Oct 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CuriousLearner/devkit --skill search-enhancer
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Skill: search-enhancer
Source: https://github.com/CuriousLearner/devkit/tree/main/skills/search-enhancer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CuriousLearner/devkit --skill search-enhancer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of inefficient and time-consuming code searching within large or complex codebases, enabling developers to locate specific code snippets, patterns, and definitions rapidly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Strategy Search: Combines text-based, regex, and Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) semantic searches for comprehensive code discovery.
  • Intelligent Query Interpretation: Understands natural language queries to infer search intent, context, and relevant patterns.
  • Optimization: Suggests better search terms and filters out irrelevant paths like node_modules.
  • Use Case: Quickly find all instances of a specific React hook usage across a project, or locate all API endpoint definitions matching a particular pattern.

Quick Start

Use the search-enhancer skill to find all React components using the useState hook.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-enhancer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for code snippets using natural language queries?

Semantic code search interprets natural language queries to infer search intent and context, matching patterns across programming languages to locate specific code snippets rapidly. It suggests relevant terms and filters irrelevant paths like node_modules.

What is the best way to find all instances of a specific React hook usage across a project?

To find React hook usage across a project, multi-strategy code search combines text-based grep, regex, and AST analysis. This approach matches structural patterns and contextual logic to locate all component instances efficiently.

How does AST analysis improve code discovery compared to standard grep?

AST analysis improves code discovery by understanding syntax tree structures rather than just plain text, enabling precise semantic pattern matching. Combined with grep and regex, it identifies complex code definitions and usages across diverse frameworks.

Can I use semantic code search to locate API endpoint definitions matching a specific pattern?

Yes, semantic code search locates API endpoint definitions by employing multi-strategy techniques including regex and AST analysis. It interprets your query to find ranked, contextualized results matching the specified structural pattern across the codebase.

Does intelligent code search automatically filter out irrelevant paths like node_modules?

Intelligent code search optimizes performance by automatically filtering out irrelevant paths such as node_modules. It suggests better search terms and applies multi-strategy matching to ensure only contextualized, relevant code snippets are presented.

Why does my regex code search return too many irrelevant matches in large codebases?

Regex code search in large codebases often returns irrelevant matches due to broad patterns and unfiltered paths. Enhancing search with semantic understanding and AST analysis narrows results by interpreting intent and ranking contextualized matches.