Grepai Search Tips
If you're used to grep, you already know the problem: semantic search needs a different mindset. This skill teaches you to write queries that describe what code does rather than what it's called. Instead of searching for "getUserById", you'd search for "fetch user from database by ID". The guide covers query length (3-7 words is the sweet spot), iterative refinement when results are weak, and how to interpret similarity scores. There's a useful comparison table showing text search versus semantic search thinking, plus concrete examples across different domains like e-commerce and finance. Honestly, this is the documentation GrepAI should have shipped with. If your semantic searches keep missing obvious code, spend ten minutes here first.
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- Aug 21, 2026
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$ npx -y skills add yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills --skill grepai-search-tips --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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GrepAI Search Tips
This skill provides tips and best practices for writing effective semantic search queries.
When to Use This Skill
- Improving search result quality
- Learning semantic search techniques
- Understanding how to phrase queries
- Troubleshooting poor search results
Semantic Search Mindset
Think differently from text search:
| Text Search (grep) | Semantic Search (GrepAI) |
|---|---|
| Search for exact text | Search for meaning/intent |
| "getUserById" | "retrieve user from database by ID" |
| Literal match | Conceptual match |
Query Writing Principles
1. Describe Intent, Not Implementation
❌ Bad: getUserById
✅ Good: fetch user record from database using ID
❌ Bad: handleError
✅ Good: error handling and response to client
❌ Bad: validateInput
✅ Good: check if user input is valid and safe
2. Use Descriptive Language
❌ Bad: auth
✅ Good: user authentication and authorization
❌ Bad: db
✅ Good: database connection and queries
❌ Bad: config
✅ Good: application configuration loading
3. Be Specific About Context
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- Repository
- github.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills
- Category
- Code Review & Quality
- First seen
- May 16, 2026
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