# Show Source

> Show source code of a Java/Kotlin symbol from project dependencies. Use when the user wants to read the implementation of an external library class or method.

- Skill: `rscarrera27/show-source` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rscarrera27/show-source`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rscarrera27/show-source/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: rscarrera27 (https://skillmd.com/u/rscarrera27)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rscarrera27/show-source

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Show the source code for "$ARGUMENTS".

Run: `classpath-surfer show "$ARGUMENTS" --agentic`

If the output contains "Index is stale" or "No index found", run:
1. `classpath-surfer index refresh`
2. `classpath-surfer show "$ARGUMENTS" --agentic`

If it returns decompiled source, mention that to the user.
Display the source code in a Java code block.