File Scanner FAQs

Question 1

What is File Scanner?

Accepted Answer

File Scanner (also known as Scantool) is a powerful developer tool designed for deep source code analysis. It extracts structural elements like classes, functions, methods, and detailed metadata from various programming languages with precise line numbers.

Question 2

Which programming languages does File Scanner support?

Accepted Answer

File Scanner offers multi-language support for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, C/C++, Java, PHP, C#, Ruby, SQL, Markdown, Plain Text, and even Image file analysis.

Question 3

What kind of structural and metadata information can it extract?

Accepted Answer

It extracts classes, methods, functions, imports, headings, and other structural elements. For metadata, it parses function signatures with types, decorators, docstrings, and other modifiers, all with exact line number ranges.

Question 4

How can File Scanner help me navigate large codebases?

Accepted Answer

File Scanner provides fast codebase overviews with `preview_directory()`, detailed file analysis with `scan_file()`, and powerful `search_structures()` capabilities to filter by type, name, decorator, or complexity, making large project exploration efficient.

Question 5

Can I analyze code content without downloading files locally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the `scan_file_content()` feature, you can analyze code directly from a string. This is ideal for processing content from GitHub, APIs, or dynamically generated code without needing a local file path.

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