How do I install ast-grep-find?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill ast-grep-find` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does ast-grep-find support?

ast-grep-find works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is ast-grep-find free to use?

Yes. ast-grep-find is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by parcadei.

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ast-grep-find▌

parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill ast-grep-find

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summary

Structural code search that understands syntax. Find patterns like function calls, imports, class definitions - not just text.

skill.md

AST-Grep Find

Structural code search that understands syntax. Find patterns like function calls, imports, class definitions - not just text.

When to Use

Find code patterns (ignores strings/comments)
Search for function calls, class definitions, imports
Refactor code with AST precision
Rename variables/functions across codebase

Usage

Search for a pattern

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "import asyncio" --language python

Search in specific directory

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "async def \$FUNC(\$\$\$)" --language python --path "./src"

Refactor/replace pattern

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "console.log(\$MSG)" --replace "logger.info(\$MSG)" \
    --language javascript

Dry run (preview changes)

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "print(\$X)" --replace "logger.info(\$X)" \
    --language python --dry-run

Parameters

Parameter	Description
`--pattern`	AST pattern to search (required)
`--language`	Language: `python`, `javascript`, `typescript`, `go`, etc.
`--path`	Directory to search (default: `.`)
`--glob`	File glob pattern (e.g., `*/.py`)
`--replace`	Replacement pattern for refactoring
`--dry-run`	Preview changes without applying
`--context`	Lines of context (default: 2)

Pattern Syntax

Syntax	Meaning
`$NAME`	Match single node (variable, expression)
`$$$`	Match multiple nodes (arguments, statements)
`$_`	Match any single node (wildcard)

Examples

# Find all function definitions
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "def \$FUNC(\$\$\$):" --language python

# Find console.log calls
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "console.log(\$\$\$)" --language javascript

# Replace print with logging
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/ast_grep_find.py \
    --pattern "print(\$X)" --replace "logging.info(\$X)" \
    --language python --dry-run

vs morph/warpgrep

Tool	Best For
ast-grep	Structural patterns (understands code syntax)
warpgrep	Fast text/regex search (20x faster grep)

Use ast-grep when you need syntax-aware matching. Use warpgrep for raw speed.

MCP Server Required

Requires ast-grep server in mcp_config.json.

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Ratings

4.7★★★★★63 reviews

★★★★★Arjun Garcia· Dec 28, 2024
ast-grep-find reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Arjun Martinez· Dec 24, 2024
Keeps context tight: ast-grep-find is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Ava Chawla· Dec 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: ast-grep-find is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Daniel Menon· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend ast-grep-find for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Anaya Anderson· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend ast-grep-find for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Hiroshi Liu· Dec 4, 2024
Useful defaults in ast-grep-find — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★William Jackson· Dec 4, 2024
Registry listing for ast-grep-find matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Ren Harris· Nov 23, 2024
Keeps context tight: ast-grep-find is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Diego Yang· Nov 19, 2024
ast-grep-find is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★James Taylor· Nov 15, 2024
Registry listing for ast-grep-find matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

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