Why use LSP navigation instead of standard Grep?

LSP understands the actual logic and structure of your code. While Grep finds every matching string, LSP only identifies actual references to a specific symbol, eliminating false positives from comments or unrelated code.

Can I use this skill to rename variables safely?

Yes, the mcp__cclsp__rename_symbol tool allows you to rename functions, variables, or classes across your entire codebase while ensuring all references are updated correctly.

Does this skill provide error checking?

Yes, it includes a diagnostics tool specifically for TypeScript that helps identify syntax and type errors within your files.

How do I find where a function is defined?

You can ask Claude to 'find definition' or 'go to definition,' and it will use the LSP tools to pinpoint the exact file and line where the symbol was created.

Semantic LSP Navigation

Name: Semantic LSP Navigation
Author: Devattom

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Navigates codebases semantically using Language Server Protocol to find definitions, track references, and perform safe symbol renaming.

The LSP Navigation skill empowers Claude with precise code intelligence by leveraging the Language Server Protocol (LSP). Instead of relying on basic text-based searches like Grep, this skill allows Claude to understand the semantic structure of your codebase, enabling accurate 'Go to Definition' queries, global reference tracking, and safe, automated symbol renaming. It also provides integrated TypeScript diagnostics to identify errors instantly, making it an essential tool for complex refactoring, debugging, and codebase exploration within the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

01Comprehensive reference tracking across the entire project

02Safe, automated codebase-wide symbol renaming

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04Semantic 'Go to Definition' for functions, variables, and classes

05Real-time TypeScript diagnostics and error reporting

06High-speed semantic search superior to standard string-based Grep

Use Cases

01Quickly resolving TypeScript compilation errors using integrated diagnostics

02Refactoring large codebases by safely renaming core functions across multiple files

03Mapping data flow by tracing all usages of a specific variable or type

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add devattom/.claude lsp-navigation

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT