ask

Answer questions from a knowledge vault using QMD hybrid search or grep.

134|33|Updated Nov 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kv0906/pm-kit --skill ask-kv0906
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask
Source: https://github.com/kv0906/pm-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kv0906/pm-kit --skill ask-kv0906

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides rapid answers to your questions by searching your entire knowledge vault, eliminating the need to manually sift through documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast Q&A: Get quick answers to specific questions about decisions, blockers, or general information.
  • Intelligent Search: Leverages QMD hybrid search for semantic understanding when available, falling back to efficient grep for broader coverage.
  • Use Case: Ask "/ask what did we decide about the new authentication system?" to instantly retrieve the relevant decision record.

Quick Start

Use the ask skill to find out who is currently blocked on the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve specific decisions from my knowledge base without reading every document?

You can retrieve specific decisions from your knowledge base by querying your vault with natural language questions. The system uses QMD hybrid search for semantic understanding, falling back to grep for broader coverage, to instantly extract relevant decision records.

What is the best way to search a documentation vault for project blockers?

The best way to search a documentation vault for project blockers is using a hybrid query approach. It leverages QMD semantic search when available, falling back to vault grep, to synthesize context-aware answers from diverse document sources quickly and eliminate manual sifting.

Can I use this to find information across diverse document sources in my project vault?

Yes, you can find information across diverse document sources in your project vault. It enables fast question answering by searching the entire knowledge base to solve information retrieval challenges for project status, decisions, and blockers without manual document review.

How does fallback vault grep work when semantic search is unavailable?

Fallback vault grep works by providing efficient broad text coverage when QMD semantic search is unavailable. This ensures you can still perform fast question answering and retrieve relevant information from your knowledge base during system limitations or gaps.

Are there limitations to retrieving project status updates from a QMD knowledge base?

Limitations to retrieving project status updates from a QMD knowledge base depend on whether semantic search is available. If QMD is missing, the system falls back to vault grep, which may lack semantic understanding but still provides broader text coverage for your queries.