What is the primary purpose of this skill?

Its purpose is to help the AI understand the code structure, find relevant functions, and document findings to prepare for subsequent development steps.

Can I use this for standalone research?

Yes, the skill supports standalone mode, allowing for targeted codebase analysis even outside of a complex automated workflow sequence.

Does this skill modify any files?

No, the swe-workflow-research skill is strictly read-only and is explicitly restricted from making any edits or creating new files.

Where does the skill store its findings?

Findings are summarized in the skill's return output and used to update the session's WORKING_MEMORY to inform future AI actions.

How does this skill interact with the Serena Workflow Engine?

It is a callable module within the Serena engine that can be triggered from states like WF_START and typically transitions to the WF_LOAD_FEATURE state.

Serena Workflow Research

Name: Serena Workflow Research
Author: EarthmanWeb

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Conducts non-destructive codebase exploration and architectural analysis to inform development workflows.

The swe-workflow-research skill is a specialized component of the Serena Workflow Engine designed for safe, read-only code exploration. It enables Claude to systematically analyze code structures, identify patterns, and map dependencies without the risk of accidental modifications. By utilizing Serena symbolic tools and search patterns, this skill ensures a comprehensive understanding of the implementation context, making it an essential tool for the discovery phase of any software development task within the Serena ecosystem.

Características Principales

01Serena symbolic tool integration for structural mapping

021 GitHub stars

03Non-destructive, read-only code exploration and analysis

04Automated findings documentation in working memory

05Pattern searching using advanced grep and glob functionalities

06Seamless workflow state transitions to feature loading

Casos de Uso

01Identifying specific implementation patterns for bug fixes or new features

02Mapping complex dependencies and file relationships before code modification

03Initial codebase onboarding and architectural discovery for new projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add earthmanweb/serena-workflow-engine swe-workflow-research

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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