| name | gh-search |
| description | Search GitHub for code examples and patterns. Use when user asks to "search GitHub", "find examples on GitHub", "how do people implement X", or needs real-world code patterns. |
| allowed-tools | Bash(aaa gh-search:*), Bash(bin/aaa gh-search:*), Read, Write |
| argument-hint | <query> |
GitHub Code Search
Search GitHub for real-world code examples and implementation patterns.
@context/blocks/construct/gh-search.md
When to Use
- Need real-world examples ("how do people implement X?")
- Exploring unfamiliar libraries/frameworks
- Comparing implementation approaches
Workflow
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Generate Queries: Create 3-5 targeted queries
- Language filters:
language:typescript, language:go
- Code patterns:
function use, const use =
- Config files:
filename:tsconfig.json
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Execute: Run aaa gh-search "query" for each query
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Aggregate: Combine results, deduplicate, ensure diversity
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Analyze: Extract imports, patterns, architectural styles
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Report: Synthesize findings with GitHub URLs
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Save: Write report to docs/research/github/[timestamp]-topic.md
Input: $ARGUMENTS
The search query. Can include GitHub search qualifiers:
language:typescript
path:src/
extension:json
Output
# GitHub Code Search: [Topic]
## Summary
[Overview of patterns found]
## Patterns
- **[Pattern Name]**: [Description] (Refs: [repo/file](url))
## Examples
### [Approach Name]
- **Pros/Cons**: [Trade-offs]
- **Code**: [Link to file](url)
## All Files
[List of all analyzed files with GitHub URLs]