Do I need to install any external software?

Yes, this skill requires the 'mh' CLI to be installed to facilitate the connection between Claude and the Grep.app MCP service.

Why am I getting poor results with keyword searches?

This tool is optimized for literal code patterns. Instead of searching for 'react hooks', you should search for actual code like 'useState(' or 'useEffect('.

What is the difference between this and a standard GitHub search?

Unlike standard GitHub search which uses keyword indexing, this skill uses Grep.app to perform literal, grep-style searches for exact code patterns and syntax.

Can I search private repositories with this skill?

No, this skill is limited to searching the public GitHub repositories indexed by the Grep.app service.

Does this skill support regular expressions?

Yes, it supports regex patterns, allowing you to find complex multi-line logic or specific syntax structures using queries like (?s)try {.*await.

GitHub Code Pattern Search

Name: GitHub Code Pattern Search
Author: vaayne

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Learning & Documentation

Searches literal code patterns across millions of public GitHub repositories to provide real-world implementation examples.

This skill integrates the Grep.app MCP service into Claude, enabling users to perform high-speed, literal grep-style searches across over a million public GitHub repositories. It is designed to help developers move beyond theoretical documentation by finding exact code snippets, library usage patterns, and complex logic implementations as they exist in production-grade open-source projects. By using specific code patterns rather than keywords, users can discover how top-tier developers structure their applications, handle edge cases, and utilize various APIs in practice.

Key Features

01Support for complex regular expression queries

02Access to 1M+ public GitHub repositories

03High-speed literal code pattern searching

0429 GitHub stars

05Direct integration with the Grep.app MCP service

06Real-world library usage and implementation discovery

Use Cases

01Discovering boilerplate code for complex framework implementations

02Finding exact syntax for specific library configurations or API calls

03Auditing how common security patterns or error handling are written in the wild

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vaayne/agent-kit mcp-grep-code

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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