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mcp-tool-selection

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Choose the right tool for code exploration.

Software Engineering#debugging#exploration#grep#code#semantic-search#tool-selection
AuthorContext-Engine-AI
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

Decision rules for when to use MCP Qdrant-Indexer semantic search vs grep/literal file tools. Use this skill when starting exploration, debugging, or answering "where/why" questions about code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a clear decision framework that prioritizes semantic MCP tools for exploration, debugging, and architectural understanding.
  • Specifies when to use literal search/file-open for exact-match lookups and quick checks.
  • Includes STOP rules and a quick decision heuristic to streamline code-reasoning workflows.

Quick Start

Ask MCP to guide your exploration strategy before performing any code searches.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

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Components

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