• LOGIC
  • MAPS
  • FILES
  • HUMAN

How to search code patterns with your AI

Connect Greptile to your AI client to find logic based on what it does, not just how it's named. Your agent understands your entire repository structure.

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Short answer

How can I find specific logic without knowing the exact function names?

Your AI uses semantic search to locate code based on intent and behavior. It maps out dependencies and logic flows across all your files. You'll see exactly where these patterns live.

Search outcomes

Where your search results land

Instead of guessing variable names, you describe the goal.

LOGIC

Find functional patterns

The AI identifies how specific algorithms or business rules are implemented. You get the exact code blocks that match your description.

MAPS

Trace dependencies

It maps how different modules interact. You'll see which functions call which services across the whole repo.

FILES

Locate specific files

The AI points you to the exact files containing the logic you're looking for. It cuts through the noise of large directories.

HUMAN

Review and refactor

The AI presents the findings, but you decide if the pattern is what you actually intended to change. You maintain full control over the code.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for code patterns.

The AI moves from high-level intent to specific file locations.

  1. Analyze intent

    Your agent interprets your natural language request to understand the underlying logic you're hunting for.

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  2. Scan the repo

    The AI crawls your entire codebase to find semantic matches for the pattern you described.

    search_codebase

  3. Pinpoint locations

    Once the pattern is found, the AI identifies the specific files where that logic lives.

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  4. Present results

    The AI provides the relevant code snippets and file paths directly in your chat interface.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin searching your code.

Starting points

These are examples. Swap out the specific logic or repo names for your own needs.

Greptile Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JjO0hZW2yPNTgFluo5v382Yb9GmYI7NAmGBDNUxG/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Greptile capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "greptile-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JjO0hZW2yPNTgFluo5v382Yb9GmYI7NAmGBDNUxG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find all instances where we handle user authentication in the auth-service repo.

  • Where is the logic for calculating shipping costs located in this codebase?

  • Show me all functions that interact with the Stripe API in the payments module.

  • Find the pattern used for database connection pooling across all microservices.

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Start here

Connect Greptile once, then ask.

Just link your repository. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your code in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my code automatically?

    No. The AI only searches and identifies code patterns. You must manually apply any changes in your editor.

  • 02

    Does it only work with exact keyword matches?

    No. It uses semantic search, meaning it understands the intent behind your question even if you don't know the exact function names.

  • 03

    Can it search through my local files?

    It searches the repositories you have connected through the Greptile integration.

  • 04

    Will it delete any of my files?

    No. This MCP is strictly for searching and reading code. It has no capability to delete or modify files.

  • 05

    Does it understand my project structure?

    Yes. It maps out dependencies and file relationships to provide context for its answers.

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