get-search-view-results

Retrieve current search results from the VS Code Search view.

Updated Mar 14, 2026

Search Tags:#vscode #search #command #ide #results

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/petarkabashki/vs-copilot-demistified --skill get-search-view-results

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: get-search-view-results
Source: https://github.com/petarkabashki/vs-copilot-demistified/tree/main/assets/prompts/skills/get-search-view-results
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petarkabashki/vs-copilot-demistified --skill get-search-view-results

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves the current search results displayed within the VS Code Search view, allowing for programmatic access to this information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Access Search Data: Obtain the results of a previous or current search operation within the VS Code IDE.
Integration: Enables other tools or scripts to leverage existing search results for further processing or analysis.
Use Case: After performing a complex search in VS Code, use this Skill to get the list of files and lines that matched your query, and then process that list to create a summary report.

Quick Start

Use the get-search-view-results skill to retrieve the current search results from the Search view.

Frequently Asked Questions about get-search-view-results

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get VS Code search results programmatically?▼

To get VS Code search results programmatically, you can use a Skill that retrieves current search outcomes directly from the VS Code Search view, allowing other tools to access matched files and lines.

Can I access VS Code search view results for integration with other scripts?▼

Yes, you can access VS Code search view results for integration by retrieving the list of files and lines that matched your query, enabling further processing or analysis by other scripts.

What is the best way to retrieve current search results from the VS Code Search view?▼

The best way to retrieve current search results from the VS Code Search view is to use a dedicated Skill that extracts the matched files and lines, making them available for analysis or report generation.

How do I use VS Code search results to create a summary report?▼

To create a summary report from VS Code search results, you first retrieve the list of matched files and lines from the Search view, then process that list to generate your report.

Does this approach require a specific IDE environment to obtain search data?▼

Yes, obtaining search data programmatically requires the VS Code IDE environment, as the Skill specifically retrieves results from the VS Code Search view.

Can I process previous search operations within the VS Code IDE?▼

Yes, you can process previous search operations within the VS Code IDE by retrieving the results of a current or previous search operation from the Search view for further analysis.