brain-query

To search and synthesize knowledge across local brain vaults, the skill scans index files or queries a local semantic search service within the ~/.brain directory. It retrieves relevant decisions, lessons, and context, compiling findings into a coherent answer with direct citations to source files.

The best way to retrieve project architecture decisions is using a unified search that simultaneously queries multiple vaults, daily captures, and project-specific knowledge bases. It integrates with local semantic search services or falls back to manual file-based indexing to find and compile relevant context.

Yes, knowledge retrieval works without a local Docker-based semantic search service by falling back to manual file-based indexing. It scans index files across local brain vaults and capture directories in the ~/.brain directory to retrieve relevant decisions and context.

Yes, you can get direct citations to source files. The skill performs contextual synthesis, compiling findings from your knowledge bases into a coherent answer that includes direct citations to the originating source files, ensuring you always know where your information originated.

Yes, you need file system access to the ~/.brain directory to query your personal knowledge base. The skill requires this access to scan index files across local brain vaults and capture directories for retrieving relevant decisions, lessons, and context.