docstore-search

Searches .docstore directory contents by metadata and full text analysis.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stanah/dotagents --skill docstore-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docstore-search
Source: https://github.com/stanah/dotagents/tree/main/.claude/skills/docstore-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stanah/dotagents --skill docstore-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of searching and referencing documents stored in the .docstore/ directory, providing quick access to relevant information based on metadata and full text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Document Search: Perform comprehensive searches across metadata and full text of documents in .docstore/.
  • Query Analysis: Automatically interpret queries for topics, keywords, or questions.
  • Result Display: Present search results with relevant metadata, scores, and context.
  • Cross-Reference: Identify and link related documents based on common topics.
  • Use Case: When you need to find specific information quickly from a large collection of documents, such as technical specifications or user manuals.

Quick Start

Run the command "search docstore-search 'query'" to initiate a search for the specified query.

Frequently Asked Questions about docstore-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for specific information across multiple documents in a directory?

You can perform a cross-document search by running a query against your document collection. The tool analyzes both metadata and full text to provide relevant document results, scores, and context for your search terms.

How does full text search and metadata analysis work for document retrieval?

Document retrieval works by utilizing file reading, globbing, and grep operations to scan document contents and metadata. It automatically interprets your query for topics or keywords and presents results with relevance scores and contextual snippets.

Can I find related technical specifications automatically after identifying one relevant document?

Yes, the tool identifies and links related documents based on common topics. After finding an initial document, it cross-references metadata and full text to connect you with other relevant files in the same directory.

What is the best way to query a large collection of user manuals for a specific topic?

The best way is to run a targeted search command with your topic query. The system interprets natural language queries for topics or keywords and scans the full text and metadata to quickly surface the most relevant manuals.

Are there any limitations when using grep and globbing for cross-reference searches?

The tool implements file reading, globbing, and grep for search operations, meaning it is optimized for local document directories. It relies on these standard file system operations to scan and retrieve text rather than using an indexed database.

Do I need any external dependencies to run cross-document searches in .docstore/?

No external dependencies are required. The tool operates independently using standard file system operations like reading, globbing, and grep to search and reference documents stored in the .docstore/ directory.