How does Serena Semantic differ from standard text-based searching?

Unlike standard text search (grep), Serena Semantic understands the code's structure, allowing it to differentiate between symbols with identical names in different scopes or classes.

Can I use this to rename functions across my whole project?

Absolutely. The rename_symbol tool is designed to identify and update a symbol's name across all files where it is referenced, maintaining project-wide consistency.

Does this skill help save on token costs?

Yes, it is highly token-optimized, often saving up to 50% in context usage by allowing Claude to read and edit specific symbol bodies rather than entire files.

What is a symbol path in this context?

A symbol path uses a 'ClassName/methodName' syntax to precisely target nested code elements, making it easier for the AI to navigate complex object-oriented structures.

Serena Semantic Code Operations

Name: Serena Semantic Code Operations
Author: dev-jelly

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Performs intelligent, symbol-aware code refactoring and semantic navigation to maintain codebase integrity.

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Serena Semantic Code Operations provides a sophisticated layer of structural intelligence for Claude Code, enabling it to interact with codebases using semantic symbols rather than simple text patterns. By understanding the relationships between classes, methods, and functions, this skill allows for safe, large-scale refactoring, precise usage tracking, and targeted implementation updates. It utilizes a token-optimized approach that can reduce context usage by up to 50%, making it an essential tool for navigating and modifying complex repositories while ensuring that references remain consistent across the entire project.

Características Principales

Precise symbol location for classes, functions, and methods using name paths
Comprehensive symbol overview for rapid structural understanding of files
Semantic usage tracking to find all references to specific code elements
Symbol-aware renaming that automatically updates references across the codebase
Token-efficient method body replacement to minimize context overhead
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Casos de Uso

Refactoring a specific method within a large class without needing to process the entire file content
Renaming a core utility function and updating all its call sites across multiple directories
Mapping out dependencies by finding every instance where a specific service or class is referenced

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Características Principales

Precise symbol location for classes, functions, and methods using name paths
Comprehensive symbol overview for rapid structural understanding of files
Semantic usage tracking to find all references to specific code elements
Symbol-aware renaming that automatically updates references across the codebase
Token-efficient method body replacement to minimize context overhead
0 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Refactoring a specific method within a large class without needing to process the entire file content
Renaming a core utility function and updating all its call sites across multiple directories
Mapping out dependencies by finding every instance where a specific service or class is referenced