docs-lookup

Resolve unfamiliar tools, APIs, errors, or library behavior via structured fallback lookup.

14|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Redtropig/harness-anchor --skill docs-lookup-redtropig
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Skill: docs-lookup
Source: https://github.com/Redtropig/harness-anchor/tree/main/skills/docs-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Redtropig/harness-anchor --skill docs-lookup-redtropig

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and interpret unfamiliar tools, APIs, errors, and library behavior using a dependable, multi-step lookup strategy that avoids guessing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured docs MCP for authoritative snippets and canonical IDs.
  • WebSearch to broaden results when Step 1 lacks or is outdated.
  • Calibrated uncertainty to clearly report confidence and required inputs.
  • Citations with source URLs to enable verification and reproducibility. Use cases include diagnosing compiler errors, understanding new APIs, or clarifying library behavior across ecosystems.

Quick Start

Ask me to lookup an unfamiliar tool or error using Context7, WebSearch, and calibrated uncertainty as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up unfamiliar API references without guessing the behavior?

To look up unfamiliar API references without guessing, use a structured lookup pipeline that queries authoritative docs for canonical snippets and applies calibrated uncertainty to report confidence levels. This approach enforces a deterministic three-step fallback using Context7 and WebSearch, providing citations with source URLs for verification.

What is the best way to diagnose compiler errors and resolve library behavior across ecosystems?

The best way to diagnose compiler errors and resolve library behavior is through a structured fallback lookup strategy that retrieves authoritative guidance. This deterministic pipeline queries technical documentation and broadens to web search when initial results lack or are outdated, ensuring citations and explicit failure handling to avoid silent guesses.

Can I use Context7 and WebSearch together to interpret unfamiliar tools and system errors?

Yes, you can use Context7 and WebSearch together to interpret unfamiliar tools and system errors through a multi-step lookup strategy. Context7 resolves structured documentation for authoritative snippets, while WebSearch broadens results when Step 1 lacks or is outdated, combining with calibrated uncertainty to clearly report required inputs.

How do I verify technical documentation snippets for new APIs and library behavior?

To verify technical documentation snippets for new APIs, use a lookup tool that enforces citations with source URLs. This enables verification and reproducibility by applying a deterministic three-step pipeline that queries authoritative sources first, broadens to web search if needed, and reports explicit failure handling to avoid silent guesses.

When should I use a structured docs lookup instead of a standard web search for API references?

You should use a structured docs lookup instead of a standard web search when you need authoritative API references and canonical IDs for unfamiliar tools. A structured lookup applies a deterministic pipeline starting with Context7, falling back to WebSearch only when initial results lack or are outdated, and uses calibrated uncertainty to report confidence.

Does this docs lookup approach work for diagnosing compiler errors across different ecosystems?

Yes, this docs lookup approach works for diagnosing compiler errors across different ecosystems by applying a deterministic three-step pipeline. It queries authoritative documentation for technical questions requiring guidance, uses Context7 and WebSearch as needed, and provides explicit failure handling with calibrated uncertainty to avoid silent guesses.