aboutme-index
Index-based file discovery using ABOUTME headers. Use INSTEAD of grep or Explore agent when searching for files by purpose or feature. Faster and more accurate than scanning code. Invoke this skill when user asks "which files handle X", "where is Y implemented", or when you need to find files related to a feature or task.
Best use case
aboutme-index is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Index-based file discovery using ABOUTME headers. Use INSTEAD of grep or Explore agent when searching for files by purpose or feature. Faster and more accurate than scanning code. Invoke this skill when user asks "which files handle X", "where is Y implemented", or when you need to find files related to a feature or task.
Teams using aboutme-index should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/aboutme-index/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How aboutme-index Compares
| Feature / Agent | aboutme-index | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Index-based file discovery using ABOUTME headers. Use INSTEAD of grep or Explore agent when searching for files by purpose or feature. Faster and more accurate than scanning code. Invoke this skill when user asks "which files handle X", "where is Y implemented", or when you need to find files related to a feature or task.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# ABOUTME Index
Read `.claude/aboutme-index.json` to find files by purpose instead of grep-searching.
## Usage
1. Read the index:
```bash
cat .claude/aboutme-index.json
```
2. Filter by keyword using jq:
```bash
cat .claude/aboutme-index.json | jq 'to_entries[] | select(.value | test("auth|jwt"; "i"))'
```
3. Read the relevant files.
## Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `/aboutme-check` | Find files missing ABOUTME headers |
| `/aboutme-rebuild` | Rebuild the entire index |
| `/aboutme-stale` | Check for stale headers |
| `cat .claude/aboutme-index.json` | Read the index directly |
## Index Format
```json
{
"app/src/auth.py": "JWT authentication module for AWS Cognito access tokens...",
"app/src/config.py": "Centralized configuration using Pydantic settings..."
}
```
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