Mgrep
Mgrep efficiently searches multiple files for specific patterns, saving time and effort in complex data analysis tasks.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add mgrep npx -- -y @trustedskills/mgrep
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mgrep": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/mgrep"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The mgrep skill enables AI agents to perform advanced text searching and pattern matching within codebases or large document sets. It extends standard grep functionality by allowing natural language queries to locate specific lines, files, or contexts efficiently.
When to use it
- You need to find a specific function definition across a large repository without knowing the exact file path.
- You want to search for error messages or log patterns scattered throughout multiple configuration files.
- You are debugging and need to quickly locate all instances of a particular variable usage or regex pattern.
Key capabilities
- Natural language text searching within code and documents.
- Pattern matching similar to traditional command-line grep tools.
- Context-aware retrieval of specific lines based on query descriptions.
Example prompts
- "Find all occurrences of the
calculateTaxfunction in this project." - "Search for any log entries containing 'Connection timeout' across the server logs."
- "Locate lines in the configuration files that define the API endpoint URL."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has access to the relevant file system or document storage before invoking mgrep. Performance may degrade significantly when searching extremely large repositories without indexing.
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