grepai-search-tipslisted

# GrepAI Search Tips This skill provides tips and best practices for writing effective semantic search queries. ## When to Use This Skill - Improving search result quality - Learning semantic search techniques - Understanding how to phrase queries - Troubleshooting poor search results ## Semantic Search Mindset Think differently from text search: | Text Search (grep) | Semantic Search (GrepAI) | |--------------------|--------------------------| | Search for exact text | Search for meaning/intent | | "getUserById" | "retrieve user from database by ID" | | Literal match | Conceptual match | ## Query Writing Principles ### 1. Describe Intent, Not Implementation ❌ **Bad:** `getUserById` ✅ **Good:** `fetch user record from database using ID` ❌ **Bad:** `handleError` ✅ **Good:** `error handling and response to client` ❌ **Bad:** `validateInput` ✅ **Good:** `check if user input is valid and safe` ### 2. Use Descriptive Language ❌ **Bad:** `auth` ✅ **Good:** `user authentication and authorization` ❌ **Bad:** `db` ✅ **Good:** `database connection and queries` ❌ **Bad:** `config` ✅ **Good:** `application configuration loading` ### 3. Be Specific About Context ❌ **Bad:** `validation` ✅ **Good:** `validate email address format` ❌ **Bad:** `parse` ✅ **Good:** `parse JSON request body` ❌ **Bad:** `send` ✅ **Good:** `send email notification to user` ### 4. Use 3-7 Words | Length | Example | Quality | |--------|---------|---------| | Too short | "auth" | ⚠️ Vague | | Goo