# Codebase Search

> 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. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/codebase-search` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/codebase-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/codebase-search/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/codebase-search

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# Codebase Search with Mantic

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

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## Basic Search

```bash
mantic "your query here"
```

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## Advanced Features

**Zero-Query Mode (Context Detection):**
```bash
mantic ""  # Shows modified files, suggestions, impact
```

**Context Carryover (Session Mode):**
```bash
mantic "query" --session "session-name"
```

**Output Formats:**
```bash
mantic "query" --json        # Full metadata
mantic "query" --files       # Paths only
mantic "query" --markdown    # Pretty output
```

**Impact Analysis:**
```bash
mantic "query" --impact  # Shows blast radius
```

**File Type Filters:**
```bash
mantic "query" --code     # Code files only
mantic "query" --test     # Test files only
mantic "query" --config   # Config files only
```

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## 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

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## 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.

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