# Debian Code Search

> Debian Code Search API skill. Use when working with Debian Code Search for search, searchperpackage. Covers 2 endpoints.

- Skill: `lap-platform/debian-code-search` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lap-platform/debian-code-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lap-platform/debian-code-search/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: Lap-Platform (https://skillmd.com/u/lap-platform)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lap-platform/debian-code-search

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# Debian Code Search
API version: 1.4.0

## Auth
ApiKey x-dcs-apikey in header

## Base URL
https://codesearch.debian.net/api/v1

## Setup
1. Set your API key in the appropriate header
2. GET /search -- verify access

## Endpoints

2 endpoints across 2 groups. See references/api-spec.lap for full details.

### search
| Method | Path | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| GET | /search | Searches through source code |

### searchperpackage
| Method | Path | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| GET | /searchperpackage | Like /search, but aggregates per package |

## Common Questions

Match user requests to endpoints in references/api-spec.lap. Key patterns:
- "Search search?" -> GET /search
- "Search searchperpackage?" -> GET /searchperpackage
- "How to authenticate?" -> See Auth section

## Response Tips
- Check response schemas in references/api-spec.lap for field details

## References
- Full spec: See references/api-spec.lap for complete endpoint details, parameter tables, and response schemas

> Generated from the official API spec by [LAP](https://lap.sh)