Can I filter which files osgrep indexes?

Yes, osgrep respects your .gitignore file automatically and allows for further customization via a .osgrepignore file.

Does osgrep work with large repositories?

Yes, it features adaptive performance throttling and automatic index isolation to handle large projects efficiently without overheating your system.

Does osgrep send my code to any external servers?

No, osgrep uses transformers.js to generate embeddings 100% locally on your machine, ensuring your source code stays private and secure.

Do I need to manually index my files every time they change?

No, the osgrep background server automatically watches for file system changes and keeps your search index updated in real-time.

How does osgrep differ from traditional grep?

Unlike grep, which matches exact text patterns or regex, osgrep understands the meaning of your query and finds relevant code concepts even if the wording differs.

Semantic Code Search (osgrep)

Name: Semantic Code Search (osgrep)
Author: zach-source

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Developer Tools

Enables natural language semantic search across local codebases to find implementations by concept instead of exact text matches.

osgrep is an AI-powered alternative to traditional grep and find commands, allowing developers to explore unfamiliar repositories using plain English queries. By leveraging local embeddings through transformers.js, it provides conceptual code discovery without sending data to external APIs. It automatically indexes files in the background, offering sub-50ms search results that include file paths, line numbers, and relevance scores, making it indispensable for answering complex architectural questions like 'where do we handle retries?' or 'how is user data persisted?'

Key Features

01Live background indexing and adaptive performance throttling

020 GitHub stars

03100% local and private processing with transformers.js

04Natural language semantic search using plain English queries

05Structured JSON output for seamless Claude Code integration

06Automatic index isolation for multiple distinct repositories

Use Cases

01Discovering specific error handling, security validation, or data flow logic

02Locating implementation patterns or architectural logic across many files

03Exploring and understanding unfamiliar or large legacy codebases

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zach-source/claude-plugins osgrep

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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