Developers often struggle to find relevant code in large projects. A CLI tool could use natural language queries to locate code based on its purpose, not just keywords. It would integrate with version control systems and IDEs, making it easy to use in existing workflows. Developers at larger companies would pay for improved productivity. The MVP could support a single language and basic queries. The main risk is accurately interpreting vague natural language queries.
CLI tool for semantic code search
Build a CLI tool that lets developers find code by describing its functionality. Target developers working with large codebases.
Why now
As codebases grow, developers are frustrated by the limitations of keyword-based search.
- Who for
- Developers in large codebases
- Business model
- Freemium with paid features
- Effort
- A few months
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