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treesitter-patterns

Provide framework-agnostic tree-sitter patterns for AST parsing and query creation.

8|1|Updated Jul 11, 2025
Search Tags:#queries#parsing#code-analysis#AST#tree-sitter#language-plugins#visitors
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npx skills add https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker --skill treesitter-patterns
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Skill: treesitter-patterns
Source: https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker/tree/main/.ai-dev-kit/skills/treesitter-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker --skill treesitter-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Universal patterns and guidelines for tree-sitter usage across projects, enabling robust parsing, querying, and plugin development without being tied to a single framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AST Parsing: Build and traverse syntax trees across languages.
  • Query Patterns: Create reusable tree-sitter queries for extraction and analysis.
  • Visitors & Plugins: Implement language-agnostic visitors and plugin workflows for code analysis.
  • Use Case: Quick-start templates for writing queries to extract functions, classes, or symbols from multi-language codebases.

Quick Start

Download and integrate the universal patterns, then configure TREE_SITTER_DIR and QUERY_DIR to begin building queries and visitors. Use the included examples to start extracting functions or classes from your codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about treesitter-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I parse and query code syntax trees across multiple programming languages?▼

Tree-sitter patterns provide framework-agnostic AST parsing and querying across languages. Configure TREE_SITTER_DIR and QUERY_DIR, then use the included query templates to traverse syntax trees and extract functions, classes, or symbols from your codebase without language-specific tooling.

What's the best way to write reusable tree-sitter queries for code analysis?▼

Tree-sitter query patterns are universal templates designed for extraction and analysis tasks. The Skill provides quick-start examples and guidelines for creating language-agnostic queries that work across projects, reducing duplication and enabling consistent symbol extraction workflows.

Can I build language plugins and visitors without being locked into a single framework?▼

Yes. Tree-sitter patterns support framework-agnostic visitor and plugin workflows for code analysis. The Skill specifies setup variables and optional language auto-detection, letting you implement language plugins across diverse codebases without framework dependencies.

Do I need to learn tree-sitter syntax to extract functions and classes from code?▼

Tree-sitter patterns lower the entry barrier with pre-built templates and quick-start examples. You configure directories and optionally enable language auto-detection, then use ready-made query patterns to extract symbols—reducing the learning curve for AST traversal and analysis.

What's the difference between tree-sitter queries and other AST parsing approaches?▼

Tree-sitter queries are declarative, language-neutral patterns for AST traversal and extraction. Unlike single-language parsers or framework-specific tools, tree-sitter patterns apply universally across projects and languages, supporting both parsing and visitor-based plugin workflows with consistent syntax.

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