ContextSearch

Search LifeOS work registry, titles, directory names, ISA bodies, and conversation logs by topic or date phrase.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danielmiessler/LifeOS --skill contextsearch-danielmiessler
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Skill: ContextSearch
Source: https://github.com/danielmiessler/LifeOS/tree/main/LifeOS/install/skills/ContextSearch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danielmiessler/LifeOS --skill contextsearch-danielmiessler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly locate past work within LifeOS, such as sessions, ISAs, and conversations, by searching on topic or date phrase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Topic-Based Search: Find previous work by entering a topic or partial words.
  • Date Phrase Search: Search for work by specifying dates like "yesterday" or "last week".
  • Use Case: When you need to recall a project or conversation from the past, quickly search by topic or date to find it.

Quick Start

Use the ContextSearch skill to find work related to "telegram bot" by typing: /cs "telegram bot".

Frequently Asked Questions about ContextSearch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past LifeOS sessions and conversation logs by topic?

To search past LifeOS sessions and conversation logs by topic, use the ContextSearch skill to query the work registry, ISA bodies, and conversation logs, ranking results by token overlap. You can enter partial words to find relevant previous work.

Can I find previous work in LifeOS using date phrases like yesterday or last week?

Yes, you can find previous work in LifeOS using date phrases like yesterday or last week. The search function parses natural language date phrases to locate and retrieve past sessions, ISAs, and conversations from the work directory.

What is the best way to recall a specific past conversation from my work history?

The best way to recall a specific past conversation from your work history is searching by topic or date phrase. This scans conversation logs and work registry entries, ranking them by relevance and token overlap to surface the exact session.

Do I need a specific directory setup to search ISA bodies and work registry entries?

Yes, you need access to the LifeOS work directory and its associated data to search ISA bodies and work registry entries. The search tool requires this environment setup to scan directory names and locate previous work effectively.

How does token overlap ranking work when searching previous work history?

Token overlap ranking works by matching the query terms against the text within session titles, directory names, and conversation logs. It scores and ranks previous work history entries by the frequency and overlap of matching tokens to ensure relevance.