name: codebase-search description: Advanced codebase search using Mantic for finding files, understanding context, and analyzing code impact. Use this skill when searching for code, files, or understanding code relationships.

Codebase Search with Mantic

You have access to Mantic via the terminal with enhanced search features.

Basic Search

mantic "your query here"

Advanced Features

Zero-Query Mode (Context Detection):

mantic ""  # Shows modified files, suggestions, impact

Context Carryover (Session Mode):

mantic "query" --session "session-name"

Output Formats:

mantic "query" --json        # Full metadata
mantic "query" --files       # Paths only
mantic "query" --markdown    # Pretty output

Impact Analysis:

mantic "query" --impact  # Shows blast radius

File Type Filters:

mantic "query" --code     # Code files only
mantic "query" --test     # Test files only
mantic "query" --config   # Config files only

Search Quality Features

• CamelCase detection: "ScriptController" finds script_controller.h
• Exact filename matching: "download_manager.cc" returns exact file first
• Path sequence: "blink renderer core dom" matches directory structure
• Word boundaries: "script" won't match "javascript"
• Directory boosting: "gpu" prioritizes files in gpu/ directories

Best Practices

Do NOT use grep/find blindly. Use Mantic first.

Mantic provides intelligent search with context awareness, making it superior to traditional grep/find commands for code exploration.