docs-seeker

Fetch authoritative, version-aware documentation for libraries and APIs.

113|15|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/avibebuilder/claude-prime --skill docs-seeker-avibebuilder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docs-seeker
Source: https://github.com/avibebuilder/claude-prime/tree/main/.claude/skills/docs-seeker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/avibebuilder/claude-prime --skill docs-seeker-avibebuilder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Projects rely on external libraries and services whose APIs change over time, and answering from memory produces confidently wrong code; this Skill ensures the agent retrieves authoritative, current documentation instead of guessing from stale model knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prioritized source hierarchy: Prefer llms.txt on official docs sites, then Context7 mirrors, then GitMCP, and finally web search as a last resort.
  • Version-aware retrieval: Check package manifests and lockfiles to fetch version-specific docs (e.g., /v2/ or /docs/4.x/) and avoid returning wrong-major answers.
  • Context-safe reading strategy: Use WebFetch for a few small pages, fan out to parallel subagents for many or large pages, and return condensed answers with source URLs and fetch metadata.
  • Use case: When asked about Stripe webhook signatures, FastAPI function signatures, or a Tailwind utility API, fetch the authoritative docs and surface exact signatures, required fields, and relevant notes rather than relying on memory.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use docs-seeker to fetch the project's pinned library docs and return the exact function signature and required fields from the authoritative source.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-seeker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch up-to-date API references for a library instead of relying on stale model memory?

To fetch up-to-date API references, use a prioritized retrieval hierarchy that checks llms.txt on official docs, Context7 mirrors, and GitMCP. This retrieves authoritative, current documentation with version-awareness to prevent confidently wrong code generation from stale model memory.

How does version-aware documentation retrieval prevent wrong-major API answers?

Version-aware documentation retrieval prevents wrong-major answers by checking package manifests and lockfiles to fetch version-specific docs. This ensures the agent retrieves exact function signatures and required fields mapped to the correct library version, avoiding outdated API behavior.

What is the best way to get third-party framework docs into an agent's context without exceeding limits?

The best way to get third-party framework docs into context safely is using WebFetch for a few small pages and fanning out to parallel subagents for large pages. This strategy returns condensed answers with source URLs and fetch metadata without exceeding context limits.

Can I use llms.txt and Context7 to find exact function signatures for Stripe or FastAPI?

Yes, you can use llms.txt and Context7 to find exact function signatures for Stripe or FastAPI. The retrieval hierarchy prioritizes these sources to surface exact signatures, required fields, and relevant notes directly from authoritative documentation into the agent's context.

When do I need to fetch official documentation instead of answering from memory?

You need to fetch official documentation when projects rely on external libraries whose APIs change over time. Fetching current documentation ensures you retrieve authoritative, version-specific behavior and feature-scoped details instead of guessing from stale model knowledge.

Does docs-seeker work with WebFetch for reading multiple large documentation pages?

Yes, docs-seeker works with WebFetch for reading documentation pages. It uses WebFetch for a few small pages and fans out to parallel subagents for many or large pages, returning condensed answers with source URLs and fetch metadata to manage context safely.