When should I use Gemini instead of Claude's native tools?

You should use Gemini when the codebase size exceeds 50,000 tokens, as its larger context window is specifically optimized for holistic analysis and architectural sweeps.

How does this skill help manage API costs?

The skill provides cost optimization strategies such as aggressive file filtering, batching calls to avoid overhead, and model routing to ensure you only use expensive models when necessary.

Does this skill work with any programming language?

Yes, it includes universal exploration strategies and file filtering patterns compatible with TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, and most common configuration formats.

What is the difference between using Gemini Flash and Pro for exploration?

Gemini Flash is ideal for fast, cost-effective pattern detection and dependency mapping, while Pro is recommended for deep architectural reasoning in massive codebases exceeding 1 million tokens.

Gemini Codebase Exploration Patterns

Name: Gemini Codebase Exploration Patterns
Author: melodic-software

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides strategic patterns and model routing for exploring large codebases using Gemini's extensive context window.

About

This skill optimizes the synergy between Claude and Gemini by providing strategic patterns for exploring massive codebases. It includes a specialized decision matrix for model routing based on token counts, specific command-line strategies for architectural sweeps, and standardized output formats to ensure Claude can effectively consume Gemini's findings. It is essential for developers navigating repositories where context window limitations often hinder a holistic architectural understanding.

Key Features

Token threshold decision matrix for routing between Claude, Gemini Flash, and Gemini Pro
1 GitHub stars
Cost optimization guidelines for reducing token usage during large-scale analysis
Multi-pass exploration strategies including Full Sweep, Module-by-Module, and Entry-Point focus
Standardized YAML and JSON output formats for seamless cross-CLI data exchange
Automated bash scripts for token estimation and file filtering

Use Cases

Analyzing architecture and dependency maps in repositories exceeding 500k tokens
Generating machine-readable codebase summaries for Claude to consume in follow-up tasks
Performing security-critical analysis across massive codebases with Gemini Pro

About

Key Features

Token threshold decision matrix for routing between Claude, Gemini Flash, and Gemini Pro
1 GitHub stars
Cost optimization guidelines for reducing token usage during large-scale analysis
Multi-pass exploration strategies including Full Sweep, Module-by-Module, and Entry-Point focus
Standardized YAML and JSON output formats for seamless cross-CLI data exchange
Automated bash scripts for token estimation and file filtering

Use Cases

Analyzing architecture and dependency maps in repositories exceeding 500k tokens
Generating machine-readable codebase summaries for Claude to consume in follow-up tasks
Performing security-critical analysis across massive codebases with Gemini Pro