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get-search-view-results

Retrieve current search results from VS Code's Search view.

Updated Dec 26, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#vscode#copilot#dev-tools#retrieve#search-results#command-invocation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DeltaFoundry850/crispy-fishstick --skill get-search-view-results-deltafoundry850
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: get-search-view-results
Source: https://github.com/DeltaFoundry850/crispy-fishstick/tree/main/prompts/skills/get-search-view-results
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DeltaFoundry850/crispy-fishstick --skill get-search-view-results-deltafoundry850

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve the current search results from the VS Code Search view, enabling automation and quick validation without manual clicks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Programmatically access the active search results from VS Code and reuse them in pipelines or reports.
  • Use the VS Code command search.action.getSearchResults to fetch results, and run it via the copilot_runVscodeCommand tool with skipCheck set to true.
  • Ideal for automated QA checks, batch processing, and rapid result verification in development workflows.

Quick Start

Run the VS Code command to retrieve the current search results and load them into your workspace.

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 retrieve VS Code search results programmatically for automation workflows?▼

You can retrieve VS Code search results by invoking the search.action.getSearchResults command through the copilot_runVscodeCommand tool with skipCheck enabled. This fetches the active Search view data instantly without manual clicks for automation workflows.

What is the best way to automate QA checks using VS Code search results?▼

Automating QA checks with VS Code search results requires running search.action.getSearchResults via copilot_runVscodeCommand. This extracts live Search view data for rapid validation and batch processing in development pipelines.

Can I use Copilot to fetch current search results from the VS Code Search view?▼

Yes, Copilot can fetch current VS Code Search view results by executing the search.action.getSearchResults command via copilot_runVscodeCommand. This retrieves live results without manual interaction for validation workflows.

Does the VS Code search.action.getSearchResults command work with Copilot automation?▼

The search.action.getSearchResults command works with Copilot automation by executing through copilot_runVscodeCommand with skipCheck true. This integration allows automated retrieval of current Search view results for validation workflows.

Why do I need to set skipCheck to true when retrieving VS Code search results via Copilot?▼

Setting skipCheck to true when retrieving VS Code search results via Copilot ensures copilot_runVscodeCommand executes search.action.getSearchResults immediately. This bypasses validation prompts for instant automated result fetching in pipelines.

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