# Serena Exploration

> 코드 탐색, 코드 분석, 탐색, 코드 구조, 심볼 분석 - Use when exploring or analyzing code. Systematic code exploration workflow using Serena MCP tools for symbol navigation and reference tracking.

- Skill: `majiayu000/serena-exploration` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/serena-exploration`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/serena-exploration/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/serena-exploration

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# Serena MCP Code Exploration Workflow

## Core Principle

Follow the order: **Structure Overview → Symbol Search → Analysis → Modification**

## Tool Priority

1. **`get_symbols_overview`** - First understand file structure
2. **`find_symbol`** - Find specific classes, functions, variables
3. **`find_referencing_symbols`** - Check where symbols are used
4. **`search_for_pattern`** - Regex-based code search
5. **`read_file`** - Use only when above tools are insufficient

## Work Process

```
1. Check file structure with get_symbols_overview
   ↓
2. Search for needed symbols with find_symbol
   ↓
3. Analyze and understand code
   ↓
4. Perform modification/creation
```

## Checklist

**Before Starting Exploration:**
- [ ] Identify target files/directories
- [ ] Run get_symbols_overview first

**During Exploration:**
- [ ] Navigate by symbols (functions, classes, variables)
- [ ] Use find_referencing_symbols when checking references

**After Exploration:**
- [ ] Confirm sufficient context has been gathered
- [ ] Document analysis results in docs directory (if needed)

## What to Avoid

- Using `read_file` directly without understanding structure
- Skipping Serena MCP tools and reading files directly
- Reading entire files indiscriminately