grepai-search-advanced

SKILL.md

Structured code search with JSON, TOON, and compact output formats optimized for AI agents.

Supports three output formats: standard JSON, compact JSON (80% fewer tokens), and TOON notation (50% more compact than JSON)

Includes --limit, --json, --toon, and --compact command-line options for controlling result volume and token usage

Integrates with MCP servers and AI agents (Claude, GPT) through format selection parameters

Works with scripting tools (jq, Python, Node.js) and supports piping results to files or other commands

GrepAI Advanced Search Options

This skill covers advanced search options including JSON output, compact mode, and integration with AI agents.

When to Use This Skill

Integrating GrepAI with scripts or tools

Using GrepAI with AI agents (Claude, GPT)

Processing search results programmatically

Reducing token usage in AI contexts

Command-Line Options

Option
Description

--limit N
Number of results (default: 10)

--json / -j
JSON output format

--toon / -t
TOON output format (~50% fewer tokens than JSON)

--compact / -c
Compact output (no content, works with --json or --toon)