How does Smart Code Explorer save tokens?

Instead of reading entire files into the context window, it uses tree-sitter to parse the code structure. You can view high-level outlines or search for specific symbols, only 'unfolding' the full implementation of the code you actually need to see.

Can I use this for documentation files?

Yes, it has special support for Markdown files, allowing you to use the outline tool to navigate headers and the search tool to find content within code fences.

Which programming languages are supported?

It features bundled support for TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, Java, C, and C++. Additional languages can be added via custom tree-sitter grammars in your project configuration.

When should I use Grep instead of smart_search?

Use Grep when you need to find exact string matches, regex patterns, or specific comments like 'TODO'. Use smart_search when you are looking for functional code components like classes, methods, and functions.

Smart Code Explorer

Name: Smart Code Explorer
Author: thedotmack

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Optimizes codebase navigation by using structural AST parsing to search and explore code without reading entire files.

Smart Code Explorer is a high-efficiency navigation tool that replaces the standard search-and-read cycle in Claude Code with token-optimized structural analysis. By utilizing tree-sitter AST parsing, it allows users to generate file outlines, discover symbols across directories, and unfold specific implementation details on demand. This approach provides a significant reduction in token usage—ranging from 4x to 18x savings—compared to traditional file reading, making it the ideal solution for developers exploring massive repositories or complex architectures where context window management is critical.

Key Features

01Selective symbol unfolding to retrieve specific code blocks by name

02Comprehensive file outlining to visualize code skeletons without implementation noise

03Markdown-specific navigation that treats headers as navigable symbols

04Multi-language support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and more

05AST-based structural search for precise function and class discovery

0666,391 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Structural documentation extraction from complex source files and markdown docs

02Locating specific logic across multiple directories without manual grepping

03Navigating and understanding large legacy codebases with minimal token overhead

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thedotmack/claude-mem smart-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Selective symbol unfolding to retrieve specific code blocks by name

02Comprehensive file outlining to visualize code skeletons without implementation noise

03Markdown-specific navigation that treats headers as navigable symbols

04Multi-language support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and more

05AST-based structural search for precise function and class discovery

0666,391 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Structural documentation extraction from complex source files and markdown docs

02Locating specific logic across multiple directories without manual grepping

03Navigating and understanding large legacy codebases with minimal token overhead