exploration-tools

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name: Exploration Tools description: Tool definitions and usage patterns for codebase exploration (Glob, Grep, Read, LSP). Agents reference this skill instead of inline tool definitions. version: 1.0.0

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<best_practices> Use Glob for file discovery, Grep for content search Always return file:line references for findings Start with narrow search scope, expand if needed Use LSP tools when available for accurate symbol navigation Filter out binary and generated files Limit results to manageable size </best_practices>

<anti_patterns> Searching entire codebase without filters Start with file type or directory filters

<decision_tree name="tool_selection"> What type of search is needed? Use Glob Use Grep Use LSP_goToDefinition or Serena find_symbol Use LSP_findReferences or Serena find_referencing_symbols Use Read </decision_tree>

<related_skills> Alternative symbol navigation via Serena MCP Evidence collection methodology using these tools </related_skills>