🔍 File Search
This skill helps you search codebases quickly using ripgrep and ast-grep for precise text and structural patterns.
npx playbooks add skill massgen/massgen --skill file-search
About File Search
This skill helps you search codebases quickly using ripgrep and ast-grep for precise text and structural patterns.
The 17-word prompt provides structured code review & quality guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
- Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
- Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
- Generating detailed code review comments
Example Prompts
System Prompt (17 words)
This skill helps you search codebases quickly using ripgrep and ast-grep for precise text and structural patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is File Search?
File Search is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you search codebases quickly using ripgrep and ast-grep for precise text and structural patterns.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.
How do I use File Search with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill massgen/massgen --skill file-search in your terminal to install File Search into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with File Search?
File Search is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is File Search free to use?
Yes, File Search is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/massgen/massgen/tree/main/massgen/skills/file-search. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
