EasyPlatform graph-query

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/duc01226/EasyPlatform
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/duc01226/EasyPlatform "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/.claude/skills/graph-query" ~/.claude/skills/duc01226-easyplatform-graph-query && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: .claude/skills/graph-query/SKILL.md
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Critical Thinking Mindset — Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence >80% to act. Anti-hallucination: Never present guess as fact — cite sources for every claim, admit uncertainty freely, self-check output for errors, cross-reference independently, stay skeptical of own confidence — certainty without evidence root of all hallucination.

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AI Mistake Prevention — Failure modes to avoid on every task:

  • Check downstream references before deleting. Deleting components causes documentation and code staleness cascades. Map all referencing files before removal.
  • Verify AI-generated content against actual code. AI hallucinates APIs, class names, and method signatures. Always grep to confirm existence before documenting or referencing.
  • Trace full dependency chain after edits. Changing a definition misses downstream variables and consumers derived from it. Always trace the full chain.
  • Trace ALL code paths when verifying correctness. Confirming code exists is not confirming it executes. Always trace early exits, error branches, and conditional skips — not just happy path.
  • When debugging, ask "whose responsibility?" before fixing. Trace whether bug is in caller (wrong data) or callee (wrong handling). Fix at responsible layer — never patch symptom site.
  • Assume existing values are intentional — ask WHY before changing. Before changing any constant, limit, flag, or pattern: read comments, check git blame, examine surrounding code.
  • Verify ALL affected outputs, not just the first. Changes touching multiple stacks require verifying EVERY output. One green check is not all green checks.
  • Holistic-first debugging — resist nearest-attention trap. When investigating any failure, list EVERY precondition first (config, env vars, DB names, endpoints, DI registrations, data preconditions), then verify each against evidence before forming any code-layer hypothesis.
  • Surgical changes — apply the diff test. Bug fix: every changed line must trace directly to the bug. Don't restyle or improve adjacent code. Enhancement task: implement improvements AND announce them explicitly.
  • Surface ambiguity before coding — don't pick silently. If request has multiple interpretations, present each with effort estimate and ask. Never assume all-records, file-based, or more complex path.
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Graph Query

Query code relationships using the structural knowledge graph. Maps natural language questions to graph CLI queries and formats structured reports.

Prerequisites

  1. Graph must exist -- check
    .code-graph/graph.db
    . If missing, tell user to run
    /graph-build
    first.
  2. Requires Python 3.10+ with tree-sitter, tree-sitter-language-pack, networkx.

Intent Mapping

Map user's question to the appropriate query pattern(s):

User asks...Pattern(s) / Command
"who/what calls X", "callers of X"
callers_of
"what does X call", "callees of X"
callees_of
"what does X import", "X depends on", "deps of X"
imports_of
"who/what imports X", "importers of X", "who references X"
importers_of
"who uses X", "what uses X", "reverse deps of X"
importers_of
"what's inside X", "structure of X", "contents"
file_summary
(files) /
children_of
"what tests cover X", "tests for X"
tests_for
"who inherits/extends X", "subclasses of X"
inheritors_of
"show all connections/related files of X", "graph connections"
connections
command (see below)

For composite queries ("show all connections", "related files", "full picture"), use the

connections
command instead of running multiple queries manually.

Workflow

Step 1: Check graph exists

ls .code-graph/graph.db 2>/dev/null && echo "OK" || echo "MISSING"

If MISSING: stop and tell user to run

/graph-build
.

Step 2: Identify target

Extract the target from user's question (file path, function name, or class name).

  • For files: use relative path (e.g.,
    src/utils.ts
    )
  • For functions/classes: use the name (e.g.,
    validateInput
    ) or qualified name (e.g.,
    src/utils.ts::validateInput
    )

Step 3: Run query

Execute via Bash with

--json
flag:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph query <pattern> <target> --json

For composite "show all connections" queries, use the

connections
command instead:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph connections <target> --json

This returns

file_summary
,
imports_of
,
importers_of
,
callers_of
, and
tests_for
in one call (capped at 20 results per section).

Tip: Add

--node-mode file
to
query
,
connections
, or
trace
for a file-level overview with 10-30x less noise. Options:
file
,
function
,
class
,
all
(default).

Step 4: Handle response status

  • status: "ok"
    -- Parse
    results[]
    and
    edges[]
    , format report (Step 5)
  • status: "ambiguous"
    -- Multiple matches found. Show
    candidates[]
    list and ask user to pick one using
    AskUserQuestion
  • status: "not_found"
    -- No match. Suggest: check spelling, use relative file path, try a different name. Optionally run
    file_summary
    on the parent file to show available names.
  • status: "error"
    -- Show error message. Common: graph.db missing, Python version too old.

Step 5: Format results

Present results grouped by relationship type. For each result show:

  • Name and kind (function, class, method)
  • File path with line numbers (
    file:line_start-line_end
    )
  • Relationship (calls, imports, tests, inherits)

Single query output format:

## {Pattern Description} for `{target}`

Found {N} result(s).

| Name | Kind | File | Lines |
|------|------|------|-------|
| ... | function | src/file.ts | 10-25 |

Composite query output format:

## Connections of `{target}`

### File Summary
{N} nodes: {list functions/classes}

### Imports (outgoing)
{What this file/module imports}

### Importers (incoming)
{Who imports this file/module}

### Callers
{Functions that call functions in this file}

### Test Coverage
{Tests covering functions in this file}

Semantic Query Protocol (When User Query is Not File-Specific)

When the user asks about a FLOW or BEHAVIOR (not a specific file), follow this protocol:

Step 0: Grep/Glob/Search to find entry points

Use Grep/Glob/Search to find key classes/functions related to the user's query. Example: User asks "what happens when X is created" → grep for

CreateX
,
XCommand
,
XHandler

Step 1: Use graph to expand

Run

connections
or
batch-query
on the grep-discovered files to find ALL related files.

Step 2: Trace full system flow

Run the

trace
command to follow the complete chain through all edge types:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <entry-file> --direction both --depth 3 --json

This traces upstream (who calls this?) AND downstream (what does this trigger?) through: CALLS → TRIGGERS_EVENT → PRODUCES_EVENT → MESSAGE_BUS → API_ENDPOINT

Step 3: Verify with grep

For any graph edge that seems surprising, verify with grep that the connection is real.

Available Query Patterns

PatternDescriptionEdge Kind
callers_of
Functions that call the target functionCALLS
callees_of
Functions called by the target functionCALLS
imports_of
What the target file/module importsIMPORTS_FROM
importers_of
Files that import the target file/moduleIMPORTS_FROM
children_of
Nodes contained in a file or classCONTAINS
tests_for
Tests covering the target function/classTESTED_BY + naming
inheritors_of
Classes inheriting from the target classINHERITS / IMPLEMENTS
file_summary
All nodes (functions, classes) in a file(direct lookup)
trace
Full system flow from a target nodeAll edge types (BFS)

Aliases (natural language mappings):

AliasResolves to
references_of
importers_of
uses_of
callers_of
who_calls
callers_of
who_imports
importers_of
depends_on
imports_of
subclasses_of
inheritors_of
extends
inheritors_of

Search (Find Nodes by Keyword)

When you don't know the exact name, search first to find candidates:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph search <keyword> --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph search <keyword> --kind Function --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph search <keyword> --kind Class --limit 5 --json

Use search to disambiguate when a query returns

status: "ambiguous"
— narrow results by
--kind
(Function, Class, File, Type, Test) then use the full qualified_name.

Find Path (Shortest Path Between Nodes)

Discover how two nodes are connected through the dependency graph:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph find-path <source> <target> --json

Returns the shortest path as a list of nodes. Useful for tracing how a command reaches an event handler, or how a frontend component connects to a backend entity.

Tip: If ambiguous, search for exact qualified names first, then use those in find-path.

Query Filtering and Limiting

Control result size for large codebases:

# Limit results
python .claude/scripts/code_graph query callers_of <target> --limit 5 --json

# Filter by file path regex
python .claude/scripts/code_graph query importers_of <target> --filter "ServiceName" --json

# Limit connections per section
python .claude/scripts/code_graph connections <target> --limit 10 --json

Implicit connection edge types (created by

connect-implicit
):

Edge KindMeaning
TRIGGERS_EVENT
Entity CRUD triggers event handler
PRODUCES_EVENT
Event handler triggers bus message producer
MESSAGE_BUS
Message bus producer to consumer
TRIGGERS_COMMAND_EVENT
Command triggers command event handler

Batch Query (Multiple Files)

When reviewing multiple files, use batch mode for deduplicated results:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph batch-query file1 file2 file3 --json

Returns: deduplicated nodes + edges (internal + 1-hop external) across all queried files. Single DB connection, no duplicate data.

Trace (Full System Flow)

Trace all connections from a target node through multiple edge types using BFS:

python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <target> --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <target> --direction both --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <target> --direction upstream --depth 2 --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <target> --edge-kinds CALLS,MESSAGE_BUS --json
python .claude/scripts/code_graph trace <target> --direction both --node-mode file --json  # file-level overview

Direction options:

  • downstream
    (default): Follow outgoing edges. "What happens after X?"
  • upstream
    : Follow incoming edges. "What calls/triggers X?"
  • both
    : Both directions. "Full flow through X" — use when entry point is a middle file (controller, command handler)

Returns a multi-level tree of connected nodes grouped by BFS depth, with edge types at each level.

Anti-Patterns

  • Don't rebuild graph -- use
    /graph-build
    for that. This skill only queries.
  • Don't use for change-driven analysis -- use
    /graph-blast-radius
    for git-diff-based impact.
  • Don't use for bulk export -- use
    /graph-export
    for full graph dump.
  • Don't use for diagrams -- use
    /graph-export-mermaid
    for Mermaid visualization.
  • Always use
    --json
    flag
    -- ensures structured parseable output.

Related Skills

  • /graph-build
    -- Build or update the graph (prerequisite)
  • /graph-blast-radius
    -- Change-driven impact analysis from git diff
  • /graph-export
    -- Export full graph to JSON
  • /graph-export-mermaid
    -- Export file graph as Mermaid diagram

Closing Reminders

  • MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION break work into small todo tasks using
    TaskCreate
    BEFORE starting
  • MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION search codebase for 3+ similar patterns before creating new code
  • MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION cite
    file:line
    evidence for every claim (confidence >80% to act)
  • MANDATORY IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION add a final review todo task to verify work quality <!-- SYNC:critical-thinking-mindset:reminder -->
  • MUST ATTENTION apply critical thinking — every claim needs traced proof, confidence >80% to act. Anti-hallucination: never present guess as fact. <!-- /SYNC:critical-thinking-mindset:reminder --> <!-- SYNC:ai-mistake-prevention:reminder -->
  • MUST ATTENTION apply AI mistake prevention — holistic-first debugging, fix at responsible layer, surface ambiguity before coding, re-read files after compaction. <!-- /SYNC:ai-mistake-prevention:reminder -->