ask-docs

Answer user questions using local documentation with cited sources.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill ask-docs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask-docs
Source: https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper/tree/main/.agents/skills/ask-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill ask-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Answer questions using locally scraped documentation. Searches output/docs/ (and any indexed exploration archive findings) for relevant content and responds grounded in the actual docs. Supports scoping by collection prefix.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local doc search and retrieval over output/docs/ and exploration archives to provide grounded answers.
  • Supports optional collection-prefix scoping to constrain results and improve relevance.
  • Generates explicit citations and surfaces See also / Related links to provide context for multi-source questions.

Quick Start

Ask a question about the local documentation and optionally specify a collection prefix to scope the search.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask-docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I answer questions using only my local documentation corpus?

To answer questions using local documentation, you can ground responses in your scraped docs corpus. The skill searches local documentation archives and provides cited answers drawn strictly from that content.

Can I scope local document search results to a specific collection prefix?

Yes, you can scope local document search results using an optional collection prefix. This constrains the retrieval process to narrow results and improve answer relevance for specific documentation sets.

How does cross-reference extraction from See also and Related sections improve information retrieval?

Cross-reference extraction improves information retrieval by surfacing See also and Related links during document search. This provides contextual connections from your local docs to deliver comprehensive, multi-source cited responses.

What is the best way to find precise step-by-step guidance in scraped documentation?

The best way to find precise step-by-step guidance in scraped documentation is using ripgrep-based exact matching and local search indexing. This retrieves specific doc-backed explanations grounded in your local corpus.

Do I need to run a local search index before querying my local docs?

Yes, you need to run a local search index before querying your local docs. The skill relies on running a python indexing module to build the searchable structure required for accurate ripgrep-based matching and retrieval.

Why are my local docs information retrieval results too broad?

Your local docs information retrieval results may be too broad if you omit collection-prefix scoping. Applying a prefix constrains the search boundary, filtering unrelated documentation and improving retrieval precision.