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This skill should be used when the user asks to find a symbol, definition, caller, import, or text pattern in the codebase — phrases like "where is X defined", "what calls Y", "find all usages of Z", "trace this function", "find the TODO comments", "search for this error string". Replaces grep / rg / ripgrep / ag / ack / find / fd with AST-aware tilth MCP search for name-shaped and text-shaped queries; use ast-grep (`sg`) only for AST-shape patterns with metavariables tilth cannot express. Use even when the user says "grep", "rg", "ripgrep", "ag", "ack", "fd", or "find" — never call host Grep, Glob, ripgrep, ast-grep, or any shell search directly. If tilth MCP is unavailable, stop and report rather than fall back. Do NOT use for reading whole files (use cheez-read), editing code (use cheez-write), or running tests/builds.
Cheez Search includes worked examples; pricing or quota commentary; 16 code blocks for direct copy-paste. At roughly 2,767 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.
Cheez Search sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.
These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.
What this skill does
Cheez Search is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/cheez-search/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
Who uses this skill
The Cheez Search Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 159,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/cheez-search/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/cheez-search/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\cheez-search\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
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How do I install the Cheez Search Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/cheez-search/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Cheez Search skill do?
This skill should be used when the user asks to find a symbol, definition, caller, import, or text pattern in the codebase — phrases like "where is X defined", "what calls Y", "find all usages of Z", "trace this function", "find the TODO comments", "search for this error string". Replaces grep / rg / ripgrep / ag / ack / find / fd with AST-aware tilth MCP search for name-shaped and text-shaped queries; use ast-grep (`sg`) only for AST-shape patterns with metavariables tilth cannot express. Use even when the user says "grep", "rg", "ripgrep", "ag", "ack", "fd", or "find" — never call host Grep, Glob, ripgrep, ast-grep, or any shell search directly. If tilth MCP is unavailable, stop and report rather than fall back. Do NOT use for reading whole files (use cheez-read), editing code (use cheez-write), or running tests/builds.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Cheez Search skill?
Use Cheez Search when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Cheez Search" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Cheez Search skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Cheez Search is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.
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