How to use
- Copy the installation command and review the source package before installing it in your own agent environment.
- Check the source document for required tools, credentials and supported hosts.
- Describe your input and desired deliverable; review the output against the source material.
npx skills add https://github.com/jetbrains/context --skill context-researchBefore you start
- Installation does not include a model subscription, API allowance or permission to access your files.
- Repository stars and installation counts describe activity, not an independent quality or security test.
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You need to gather all context for task $ARGUMENTS thoroughly.
When to Use
- Understanding unfamiliar codebases or locating specific functionality
- Finding implementations, definitions, or usage patterns
- Identifying code related to specific features or concepts
- Before making changes to understand the context and impact
Tools Available
jbcontext search
Semantic code search that finds code by meaning, not just exact keywords.
bash
jbcontext search "<descriptive query>" [path]
jbcontext search -p <path> "<query>" # <path> must be relative to the project rootQuery Tips:
- Be descriptive: "function that validates user email addresses" > "email"
- Include context: "error handling middleware for HTTP requests with logging"
- Specify what you're looking for: "React component that renders a modal dialog"
Research Workflow
- Start broad: Use
jbcontext searchwith general terms to understand the landscape - Narrow down: Add path filters (
-p) once you identify relevant directories - Read the code: Once you find relevant files, read them to understand the details
Example Session
bash
# Find authentication-related code
jbcontext search "user authentication login"
# Narrow to specific directory
jbcontext search -p src/auth "JWT token validation"
