code-semantic-search

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Semantic code search using Phase 1 vector embeddings and Phase 2 hybrid search.

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NPX Install

npx skill4agent add oimiragieo/agent-studio code-semantic-search

Code Semantic Search

Overview

Semantic code search using Phase 1 vector embeddings and Phase 2 hybrid search (semantic + structural). Find code by meaning, not just keywords.
Core principle: Search code by what it does, not what it's called.

Phase 2: Hybrid Search

This skill now supports three search modes:
  1. Hybrid (Default):
    • Combines semantic + structural search
    • Best accuracy (95%+)
    • Slightly slower but still <150ms
    • Recommended for all searches
  2. Semantic-Only:
    • Uses only Phase 1 semantic vectors
    • Fastest (<50ms)
    • Good for conceptual searches
    • Use when structure doesn't matter
  3. Structural-Only:
    • Uses only ast-grep patterns
    • Precise for exact matches
    • Best for finding function/class definitions
    • Use when you need exact structural patterns

Performance Comparison

ModeSpeedAccuracyBest For
Hybrid<150ms95%General search
Semantic-only<50ms85%Concepts
Structural-only<50ms100%Exact patterns
Phase 1 only<50ms80%Legacy (fallback)

When to Use

Always:
  • Finding authentication logic without knowing function names
  • Searching for error handling patterns
  • Locating database queries
  • Finding similar code to a concept
  • Discovering implementation patterns
Don't Use:
  • Exact text matching (use Grep instead)
  • File name searches (use Glob instead)
  • Simple keyword searches (use ripgrep instead)

Usage Examples

Hybrid Search (Recommended)

javascript
// Basic hybrid search
Skill({ skill: 'code-semantic-search', args: 'find authentication logic' });

// With options
Skill({
  skill: 'code-semantic-search',
  args: 'database queries',
  options: {
    mode: 'hybrid',
    language: 'javascript',
    limit: 10,
  },
});

Semantic-Only Search

javascript
// Fast conceptual search
Skill({
  skill: 'code-semantic-search',
  args: 'find authentication',
  options: { mode: 'semantic-only' },
});

Structural-Only Search

javascript
// Exact pattern matching
Skill({
  skill: 'code-semantic-search',
  args: 'find function authenticate',
  options: { mode: 'structural-only' },
});

Implementation Reference

Hybrid Search:
.claude/lib/code-indexing/hybrid-search.cjs
Query Analysis:
.claude/lib/code-indexing/query-analyzer.cjs
Result Ranking:
.claude/lib/code-indexing/result-ranker.cjs

Integration Points

  • developer: Code exploration, implementation discovery
  • architect: System understanding, pattern analysis
  • code-reviewer: Finding similar patterns, consistency checks
  • reverse-engineer: Understanding unfamiliar codebases
  • researcher: Research existing implementations

Memory Protocol (MANDATORY)

Before starting: Read
.claude/context/memory/learnings.md
After completing:
  • New pattern ->
    .claude/context/memory/learnings.md
  • Issue found ->
    .claude/context/memory/issues.md
  • Decision made ->
    .claude/context/memory/decisions.md
ASSUME INTERRUPTION: If it's not in memory, it didn't happen.