Where does this skill store its data?

All indexing data is stored locally within your project directory at .prove/file-index.json.

What happens if the indexing reports errors?

If indexing errors occur, the skill warns the user that some file descriptions may be empty, potentially affecting the accuracy of AI navigation.

What is the primary benefit of the File Index skill?

It provides Claude with a 'map' of your project using routing hints, allowing the AI to find relevant files faster without scanning the entire directory structure.

Does it re-index every file every time?

No, the default index command is incremental, though you can use the --force flag to re-describe all files if needed.

How does keyword lookup work?

The lookup command performs a case-insensitive search across both file paths and the descriptions generated by the indexing process.

Codebase File Navigator

Name: Codebase File Navigator
Author: mjmorales

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개발자 도구

Builds and queries content-addressable file indexes to provide routing hints for autonomous codebase navigation.

The Codebase File Navigator skill implements a Content-Addressable File Index (CAFI) that acts as a map for Claude to navigate complex directories. By generating and storing file descriptions in a structured JSON format, this skill allows AI agents to understand the purpose and location of project components without reading every file manually. It is essential for managing large-scale repositories where context window limits require precise file selection and efficient keyword-based discovery.

주요 기능

01Incremental updates to sync the index with new or modified files

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03Formatted context output for streamlined AI agent consumption

04Content-addressable file indexing for persistent codebase mapping

05Status reporting for tracking new, stale, and deleted files

06Keyword-based lookup for case-insensitive file and description searching

사용 사례

01Optimizing context usage by providing Claude with a high-level overview of project structure

02Monitoring codebase health and indexing status during large-scale refactors

03Navigating massive repositories by identifying relevant files through semantic routing hints

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mjmorales/claude-prove index

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT