conversation-search

Search Claude Code conversation history by topic, date, branch, or project.

1|2|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/claude-code-skills --skill conversation-search-abhattacherjee
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: conversation-search
Source: https://github.com/abhattacherjee/claude-code-skills/tree/main/conversation-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/claude-code-skills --skill conversation-search-abhattacherjee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly locate and review past Claude Code conversations, eliminating the need to manually sift through your chat history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search by Keywords: Find conversations related to specific topics or error messages.
  • Filter by Date/Branch/Project: Narrow down your search to relevant timeframes, code branches, or projects.
  • Deep Content Search: Perform full-text searches within conversation content for precise recall.
  • Summarization: Optionally generate AI-powered summaries of found conversations.
  • Use Case: You remember discussing a specific bug fix a few weeks ago but can't recall the exact details. Use this Skill to search for keywords related to the bug and retrieve the relevant conversation, including any code snippets or solutions discussed.

Quick Start

Use the conversation search skill to find conversations about 'authentication'.

Frequently Asked Questions about conversation-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past Claude Code conversations by topic or error message?

You can search past Claude Code conversations by entering keywords related to specific topics or error messages. This retrieves relevant discussions, including code snippets and solutions, eliminating manual sifting through chat history.

Can I filter Claude Code chat history by specific dates, branches, or projects?

Yes, you can filter Claude Code chat history by specific dates, code branches, or projects. This narrows down your search to relevant timeframes and project contexts for precise recall of past discussions.

What is the best way to recall a specific debugging session from a few weeks ago?

The best way to recall a specific debugging session is to perform a deep content search using keywords related to the bug. This provides verbatim conversation content and optional AI-generated summaries of the exact solutions discussed.

Does conversation search work with history stored locally in my projects directory?

Yes, conversation search works directly with Claude Code history stored locally in your projects directory. It scans this specific local path to index and retrieve past discussions without requiring external database connections.

How do I get a quick summary instead of reading the full past conversation?

You can generate AI-powered summaries of found conversations instead of reading the full text. This option provides a concise overview of the past discussion, facilitating quick recall of project-specific information and outcomes.

Are there limitations when performing a full-text search within large conversation histories?

When performing full-text searches within large conversation histories, you can manage limitations by applying filters and setting message limits. These options prevent overly broad queries and constrain deep content search results to manageable outputs.