Does this skill show the code surrounding a search match?

Absolutely. You can request context lines before, after, or around a match using the -A, -B, or -C flags to better understand the search hit's environment.

Can I search within specific file types?

Yes, you can use language-specific flags such as -t js for JavaScript, -t py for Python, or -t ts for TypeScript to narrow down your search results.

How does this differ from the built-in grep tool in Claude Code?

While the built-in tool handles most basic needs, this skill provides advanced ripgrep flags like context lines (-C), fixed string searching (-F), and word boundaries (-w) for more precise results.

Can I use this to count occurrences of a string?

Yes, using the -c flag with the rg skill allows you to quickly count the number of matches for a specific pattern across your entire codebase.

Ripgrep Advanced Code Search

Name: Ripgrep Advanced Code Search
Author: kylesnowschwartz

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Developer Tools

Performs high-performance text searches across codebases using ripgrep to find patterns, functions, and specific strings with precision.

The rg skill enhances Claude's ability to navigate and understand large repositories by leveraging ripgrep for lightning-fast text searching. It allows for advanced filtering by file type, fixed string matching, and contextual output, enabling developers to locate function definitions, technical debt, or specific API implementations in a single pass. By providing line numbers and surrounding code context, it minimizes the iterations needed for Claude to understand how code is used across a project.

Key Features

01Pipe composition for counting matches or sorting results

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03High-speed pattern matching with one-shot ripgrep execution

04Advanced flag support including word boundaries and fixed strings

05File type filtering for specific languages like JavaScript, Python, and Go

06Contextual search with before and after line visibility

Use Cases

01Finding specific API endpoints or configuration keys across multiple directories

02Locating all instances of a function or class definition for refactoring

03Auditing codebases for TODOs, FIXMEs, or deprecated patterns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kylesnowschwartz/simpleclaude rg

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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