What is the difference between semantic and keyword search?

Keyword search finds exact text matches, while semantic search understands the intent behind your query to find relevant logic even if the specific words do not match.

Does this require a paid GitLab account?

Basic keyword search works with any GitLab instance, but semantic search requires a GitLab.com account with GitLab Duo enabled.

Is my source code shared with third parties?

Search queries are processed through your configured GitLab MCP server. Semantic search uses GitLab Duo's infrastructure, while keyword search stays within your GitLab instance.

Can I search across multiple projects at once?

Yes, the skill is designed to search across your entire accessible GitLab instance, making it ideal for organizations with microservice architectures.

GitLab Code Search

Name: GitLab Code Search
Author: TheBushidoCollective

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Locates relevant code and implementations across your entire GitLab instance using semantic and keyword search.

About

GitLab Code Search empowers developers to navigate complex codebases by searching for specific logic, implementations, or architectural patterns across all accessible GitLab projects. By leveraging both advanced semantic search for GitLab.com users and traditional keyword matching for self-hosted instances, it allows Claude to find contextually relevant snippets, line numbers, and project links. Whether you are investigating how a specific API is authenticated or tracking down legacy configurations across microservices, this skill streamlines the discovery phase of development, enabling faster debugging and more consistent code reviews.

Key Features

Fallback keyword search for specific function names and exact strings
Semantic search for conceptual queries like 'how is auth handled?'
Detailed result snippets including file paths and line numbers
Cross-project search capability across the entire GitLab instance
72 GitHub stars
Advanced filtering by scope, project, and file extension

Use Cases

Finding reusable code examples to maintain consistency across services
Identifying technical debt or TODOs across multiple repositories
Understanding internal architectural patterns and shared library implementations

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Key Features

Fallback keyword search for specific function names and exact strings
Semantic search for conceptual queries like 'how is auth handled?'
Detailed result snippets including file paths and line numbers
Cross-project search capability across the entire GitLab instance
72 GitHub stars
Advanced filtering by scope, project, and file extension

Use Cases

Finding reusable code examples to maintain consistency across services
Identifying technical debt or TODOs across multiple repositories
Understanding internal architectural patterns and shared library implementations