analyze-function

Analyze Function

Perform a deep analysis of a specific function to understand its role, complexity, and impact.

Prerequisites

This command requires the --call-graph flag to be enabled when starting narsil-mcp. Check get_index_status to verify.

Workflow

The user should provide a function name. Parse $ARGUMENTS to extract:

• Repository name (if provided)
• Function name (required)

1. Find the function: Use workspace_symbol_search to locate the function if the exact location is unknown

2. Get the source: Use get_symbol_definition to read the function code

3. Analyze callers: Use get_callers with transitive=true and max_depth=3 to see what calls this function

4. Analyze callees: Use get_callees with transitive=true to see what this function calls

5. Check complexity: Use get_complexity to get cyclomatic and cognitive complexity metrics

6. Data flow (if path is known): Use get_data_flow to understand variable definitions and uses

7. Control flow (if path is known): Use get_control_flow to see branches and loops

8. Summarize:

   • Function purpose (based on code and naming)
   • Complexity assessment (simple/moderate/complex)
   • Dependency analysis (what it depends on, what depends on it)
   • Risk assessment for modifications
   • Suggestions for refactoring if complexity is high

Arguments

Function to analyze: $ARGUMENTS

Example usage:

• /narsil:analyze-function handle_request
• /narsil:analyze-function myrepo process_payment