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cercano-extract

Extract targeted information from large text via local Cercano and Ollama inference.

8|1|Updated Nov 23, 2025
Search Tags:#log-analysis#extract#error-messages#text-processing#api-endpoints#function-signatures#local-inference
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-extract
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cercano-extract
Source: https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano/tree/main/plugins/skills/cercano-extract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-extract

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When working with large text sources, extracting precise details (like error messages, function signatures, or config values) can create cloud-context bloat; this skill performs targeted extraction locally without sending your data off-device.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted extraction: pull specific items (errors, signatures, endpoints) from logs, code, or docs.
  • Offline privacy: operates entirely with local Cercano/Ollama deployment to protect sensitive data.
  • Use Case: quickly isolate the function signature of a code snippet or extract the first API endpoint from a long docs page.

Quick Start

Provide the text and a query to cercano_extract to return the targeted results locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about cercano-extract

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract specific error messages from large log files locally?▼

You can extract error messages locally by providing the text and a query to the cercano_extract tool. It uses local AI inference to pull targeted results from logs without sending data off-device.

What is local AI inference for text extraction and how does it protect privacy?▼

Local AI inference for text extraction processes data entirely on-device using a Cercano server connected to an Ollama instance, ensuring sensitive information from logs or code never leaves your local setup.

Can I use Cercano and Ollama to pull function signatures from long code snippets?▼

Yes, you can use Cercano with Ollama to pull function signatures from long code snippets. Apply the cercano_extract tool with the text and your specific query to isolate signatures locally.

Do I need a running Cercano server to extract API endpoints from documentation?▼

Yes, extracting API endpoints from documentation requires a running Cercano server connected to an Ollama instance to facilitate the local AI inference process.

What are the limitations of using local inference for targeted text extraction?▼

The primary limitation is environmental; local inference for targeted text extraction strictly requires a Cercano-enabled environment connected to an Ollama instance to function properly.

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