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4 use cases
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Shortlist the files that handle a concern before Claude reads them
Ask Jev which files in a big repo match a condition, then give Claude only those paths.
- Quicksilver
- Claude Code
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the repo UditAkhourii/quicksilver, run qs filter with a yes/no question about <concern> against <target-directory>. Return the matching file paths and list any borderline items marked with ?. Verify that the output ends with a receipt line showing files scanned and the Jev cost.
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Find the real failures in a long log without reading every line
Have Jev mark which log lines report a failure, then pass Claude the collapsed result.
- Quicksilver
- Claude Code
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the repo UditAkhourii/quicksilver, run qs filter with the question "Does this line report a failure?" and the --lines flag on <log-file>. Summarize the matched line ranges and their likely causes. Verify that the receipt line reports the number of lines scanned.
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Sort a batch of tickets or issues into labels in one pass
Send a JSONL file of items to Jev with a closed label set and get back id lists per label.
- Quicksilver
- Claude Code
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
View prompt
Using the repo UditAkhourii/quicksilver, run qs classify with a closed label set against <items-file>.jsonl. Return the id list for each label and count how many items landed in the catch-all label. Verify that the total of ids across labels equals the number of items in the file.
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Find where a feature lives in a large codebase or file
Rank files by relevance to a question, or find the lines in a huge file that match it.
- Quicksilver
- Claude Code
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
View prompt
Using the repo UditAkhourii/quicksilver, run qs rank with the question "<feature question>" against <target-directory> with --top 5. Return the ranked file paths and say which one most likely implements the feature. Verify that the output lists no more than five files.
How to use Quicksilver
- Check you have what it needs: Claude Code installed; Node 18 or later; A Jev key from console.typesafe.ai.
- Open UditAkhourii/quicksilver on GitHub and read the README and license.
- Get a Jev key at console.typesafe.ai.
- Run
npx github:UditAkhourii/quicksilverand enter your key when asked. - Restart Claude Code. Claude uses the skill on its own for this kind of task.
- Run
qs filter "Does this file handle user sessions?" srcand replace the question and the folder with your own. (inferred, check the README)
These steps come from our top use case, Shortlist the files that handle a concern before Claude reads them, which also has a copy-paste agent prompt.
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About this repo
- Who it is forWritten for developers and AI agents who use Claude Code on large codebases, logs, or batches of text and want to cut token use.
- Why it is hot
- LanguageJavaScript
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Requirements
- Claude Code installed
- Node 18 or later
- A Jev key from console.typesafe.ai
- Content you are allowed to send to TypeSafe's API
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Questions about Quicksilver
What is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is a Claude Code skill that hands bulk yes/no, label, and ranking judgments to Jev, a separate model, so Claude reads less and spends fewer tokens. It is an open-source project on GitHub: https://github.com/UditAkhourii/quicksilver.
Who is Quicksilver for?
Written for developers and AI agents who use Claude Code on large codebases, logs, or batches of text and want to cut token use.
What can I do with Quicksilver?
4 use cases so far, for example: Shortlist the files that handle a concern before Claude reads them; Find the real failures in a long log without reading every line; Sort a batch of tickets or issues into labels in one pass. Each has steps and a copy-paste agent prompt.
What do I need to run Quicksilver?
Claude Code installed; Node 18 or later; A Jev key from console.typesafe.ai; Content you are allowed to send to TypeSafe's API.
What are alternatives to Quicksilver?
Other hot AI repos in Software and DevOps: Harness2, iFixAi, Orca, Diagram Design, AI Memory.
Is Quicksilver safe to run?
Deduped does not own, audit or vouch for it. Read the README and license, run it on your own systems first and review every command before you run it.