Skill

vexor-cli

Locates files semantically via vexor CLI in medium/large repos to find implementations, loaders, or definitions when locations are unclear.

Git

cli-tools

git-workflow

Install

npx claudepluginhub scarletkc/vexor --plugin vexor

Tool Access

This skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.

Preview

Find files by intent (what they do), not exact text.

Supporting Assets

references/install-vexor.md

SKILL.md

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Vexor CLI Skill

Goal

Find files by intent (what they do), not exact text.

Use It Like This

Use vexor first for intent-based file discovery.
If vexor is missing, follow references/install-vexor.md.

Command

vexor "<QUERY>" [--path <ROOT>] [--mode <MODE>] [--ext .py,.md] [--exclude-pattern <PATTERN>] [--top 5] [--format rich|porcelain|porcelain-z]

Common Flags

--path/-p: root directory (default: current dir)
--mode/-m: indexing/search strategy
--ext/-e: limit file extensions (e.g., .py,.md)
--exclude-pattern: exclude paths by gitignore-style pattern (repeatable; .js → **/*.js)
--top/-k: number of results
--include-hidden: include dotfiles
--no-respect-gitignore: include ignored files
--no-recursive: only the top directory
--format: rich (default) or porcelain/porcelain-z for scripts
--no-cache: in-memory only, do not read/write index cache

Modes (pick the cheapest that works)

auto: routes by file type (default)
name: filename-only (fastest)
head: first lines only (fast)
brief: keyword summary (good for PRDs)
code: code-aware chunking for .py/.js/.ts (best default for codebases)
outline: Markdown headings/sections (best for docs)
full: chunk full file contents (slowest, highest recall)

Troubleshooting

Need ignored or hidden files: add --include-hidden and/or --no-respect-gitignore.
Scriptable output: use --format porcelain (TSV) or --format porcelain-z (NUL-delimited).
Get detailed help: vexor search --help.
Config issues: vexor doctor or vexor config --show diagnoses API, cache, and connectivity (tell the user to set up).

Examples

# Find CLI entrypoints / commands
vexor search "typer app commands" --top 5

# Search docs by headings/sections
vexor search "user authentication flow" --path docs --mode outline --ext .md --format porcelain

# Locate config loading/validation logic
vexor search "config loader" --path . --mode code --ext .py

# Exclude tests and JavaScript files
vexor search "config loader" --path . --exclude-pattern tests/** --exclude-pattern .js

Tips

First time search will index files (may take a minute). Subsequent searches are fast. Use longer timeouts if needed.
Results return similarity ranking, exact file location, line numbers, and matching snippet preview.
Combine --ext with --exclude-pattern to focus on a subset (exclude rules apply on top).