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book-search

Search indexed book and PDF content using BM25 relevance ranking.

49|12|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#pdf#information retrieval#search#knowledge base#books
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill book-search-davidroliverba
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-search
Source: https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB/tree/main/.claude/skills/book-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill book-search-davidroliverba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to quickly find relevant information within your indexed books and PDFs without needing to read through entire documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Book Search: Efficiently search the content of indexed books and PDFs using relevance ranking.
  • Quick Overview: Get a ranked list of books discussing a specific topic, along with their relevance scores.
  • Use Case: When researching "event-driven architecture," you can use this Skill to instantly see which of your architecture books mention the topic and how relevant they are, saving you the time of manually searching each one.

Quick Start

Use the book-search skill to find books that discuss event driven architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions about book-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search indexed PDF content to find books discussing a specific topic?▼

To search indexed PDF content for specific topics, this Skill uses BM25 relevance ranking to evaluate your vault's indexed books and returns a ranked list without reading full files.

What is the best way to perform information retrieval on a digital library without reading full documents?▼

Information retrieval on a digital library is best handled by applying BM25 relevance ranking to indexed content, returning ranked book results based on relevance scores without opening the files.

Do I need a graph search index to filter book-specific results in my knowledge base?▼

Yes, you need a graph search index to filter content by type and source, ensuring accurate book-specific information retrieval from your knowledge base repository.

How does BM25 relevance ranking work for architectural knowledge retrieval?▼

BM25 relevance ranking for architectural knowledge retrieval works by scoring indexed book content against your search query, returning a ranked list of documents based on term frequency and relevance.

Can I use this to search architectural knowledge from digital document repositories?▼

Yes, you can use this to search architectural knowledge from digital document repositories by querying indexed books and PDFs to instantly see which documents mention your topic.

What are the limitations of using BM25 ranking for book search in a knowledge base?▼

A limitation of using BM25 ranking for book search is that it requires pre-indexed content and a graph search index to filter accurately; it cannot search unindexed files or read full document contents.

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