smart-explore.md
Progressive code exploration via tree-sitter AST, 86-92% token reduction
When to use this
- When onboarding to an unfamiliar codebase and want a map before touching anything
- When context windows are tight and you need AST-level exploration at 86-92% token savings
- Before writing any feature to understand existing module structure and avoid duplication
How to use
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Open the template on GitHub and copy its content:
skills/smart-explore.md -
Place the file inside
.claude/skills/in your project (or globally in~/.claude/to share across all projects). - Edit the Markdown content to match your project conventions, team constraints, and specific context.