vera

Locate code snippets, symbols, and documentation via semantic search.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcelocantos/skills --skill vera-marcelocantos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: vera
Source: https://github.com/marcelocantos/skills/tree/main/skills/vera
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcelocantos/skills --skill vera-marcelocantos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Developers often struggle to discover where specific behavior, symbols, or documentation reside in large repositories, spending excessive time parsing files or running generic grep commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic AI‑powered search across source code, documentation, and runtime artifacts.
  • Regex‑based grep limited to the indexed repository for precise pattern matching.
  • Call‑graph reference lookup to identify callers and callees of a given symbol.
  • Quick onboarding and exploration of unfamiliar codebases through automated overviews.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to perform a semantic search, for example say “search for authentication middleware in the repository”.

Frequently Asked Questions about vera

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find specific code snippets and symbols in a large repository?

You can locate code snippets and symbols in a large repository using semantic AI search to find relevant source code and documentation instantly without manual file parsing.

What is semantic code search and how does it help with codebase onboarding?

Semantic code search uses AI to understand the meaning of source code and documentation, enabling automated overviews and quick onboarding of unfamiliar codebases.

Do I need an indexed repository to perform AI-powered code search?

Yes, semantic AI code search requires an indexed repository and the Vera CLI on PATH to locate relevant code snippets, symbols, and documentation effectively.

Can I use grep and call-graph reference lookup for debugging a codebase?

Yes, you can use regex-based grep limited to the indexed repository for precise pattern matching, alongside call-graph reference lookup to identify callers and callees of a given symbol for debugging.

What is the best way to search for implementation details like authentication middleware?

The best way to find implementation details like authentication middleware is using semantic AI search, which understands contextual meaning to return relevant code and runtime artifacts directly.

Do I need a GPU to run embedding models for repository indexing?

A GPU is optional for running embedding models during repository indexing; you can use API-backed embedding models as an alternative to generate semantic search results.