| name | explore |
| description | Fast exploration of codebase, documentation, and web. Use when understanding code structure, researching libraries, or gathering context for implementation. |
| argument-hint | <query> |
| context | fork |
| agent | haiku |
Explore
Fast context gathering combining codebase search, documentation lookup, and web research.
Query Modes
Detect mode from query:
| Pattern | Mode | Primary Tools |
|---|
| "how does X work", code paths, files | Codebase | Grep, Glob, Read |
| library names, APIs, frameworks | Docs | Context7, Exa |
| current events, external services | Web | WebSearch, Exa |
| mixed/unclear | Hybrid | All tools |
Execution
Codebase Mode
1. Grep with broad keywords → find entry points
2. Glob for related files → patterns like **/*auth*.ts
3. Read key files → understand context
4. Follow imports → map dependencies
Optimized queries:
- Function:
functionName/s*[=:(]
- Component:
(function|const)/s+ComponentName
- Import chain:
from ['"].*moduleName
- Type/interface:
(type|interface)/s+TypeName
Docs Mode
1. mcp__context7__resolve-library-id → get library ID
2. mcp__context7__query-docs → fetch relevant docs
3. Extract: setup, APIs, examples, patterns
If Context7 lacks info, use Exa:
mcp__exa__get_code_context_exa for code examples (max 2-3 calls, 0.05$/call)
Web Mode
1. WebSearch with specific keywords
2. WebFetch on authoritative sources
3. Summarize key findings
Or use Exa:
mcp__exa__web_search_exa for comprehensive search
Hybrid Mode
Run searches in parallel:
- Grep/Glob for codebase matches
- Context7 for library docs
- WebSearch for external context
Output Format
CRITICAL: Output all findings directly. NEVER create files.
Findings
**[File Path]** (lines X-Y)
- Purpose: [what it does]
- Key code: [relevant snippet or description]
- Connects to: [related files/features]
**[Library/API]**
- Setup: [installation/config]
- Key APIs: [functions/methods]
- Example:
```
[code snippet]
```
**[Topic]**
- Summary: [key information]
- Source: [URL]
Connections
- [How pieces fit together]
- [Patterns discovered]
- [Dependencies/relationships]
Gaps
- [Missing information needing follow-up]
Rules
- Speed first: Use parallel searches when possible
- Cost aware: Context7 before Exa, limit Exa to 2-3 calls
- Targeted: Extract only what's relevant to the query
- No files: Output everything in response, never create markdown files
- Source everything: Include file paths, URLs, library IDs
Query
$ARGUMENTS
