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cortex-index

Index and reindex the current project using cortex-engine.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#indexing#devtools#code-search#reindexing#cortex-engine#project-indexing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill cortex-index
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cortex-index
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/cortex-index
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill cortex-index

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Indexing enables fast, accurate search and retrieval across the current project using cortex-engine, simplifying code discovery and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full project indexing and reindexing to keep Cortex up to date with code changes.
  • Works when Cortex queries are empty or stale, or when a user issues /cortex-index or natural language triggers.
  • Suitable for code navigation, quick symbol lookup, and repository-wide insights across languages and file types.

Quick Start

Run the cortex-index command to begin indexing the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about cortex-index

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I index my code repository for fast code search?▼

To index a code repository for fast code search, you can use cortex-engine to index the current project. This enables quick symbol lookup and repository-wide code navigation across multiple languages and file types.

Why does my code search return empty or stale query results?▼

Code search queries return empty or stale results when the project index is outdated or missing. Running a full reindex of the current project using cortex-engine updates the index to reflect recent code changes and fixes stale search results.

When do I need to reindex a project?▼

You need to reindex a project when code search queries are empty or stale, or after significant code changes. Reindexing keeps the project index up to date, ensuring accurate code discovery and repository-wide insights.

What's the best way to update my project index after code changes?▼

The best way to update a project index after code changes is to run a full project reindex using cortex-engine. This deterministic workflow checks the current status, performs the reindex, and reports the total files and symbols indexed.

Does project indexing work across different programming languages and file types?▼

Project indexing with cortex-engine works across languages and file types within the current project. It indexes all supported files and symbols, providing repository-wide insights and quick code navigation regardless of language.

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