get-search-view-results

Extract current search results from the VS Code Search view.

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #vscode #search #command #copilot #search-results

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/radrad/vscode-copilot-chat --skill get-search-view-results-radrad

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves the current search results from the VS Code Search view to enable quick analysis and automation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Programmatically fetch the results currently shown in the Search view for further processing.
Export results to other tools or pipelines for analysis, dashboards, or automated follow-ups.
Use cases include auditing search results, filtering results, or feeding them into subsequent tasks.

Quick Start

Ask VS Code to return 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 current search results from the VS Code Search view for automation?▼

To get current search results from the VS Code Search view for automation, you can invoke the search.action.getSearchResults command via the copilot_runVscodeCommand tool, bypassing availability checks with skipCheck set to true.

Can I export VS Code search results to other tools or pipelines?▼

Yes, you can export VS Code search results to other tools or pipelines by programmatically fetching the results currently shown in the Search view and feeding them into subsequent tasks for analysis or automated follow-ups.

Does this method for fetching search results require any specific dependencies?▼

No, fetching search results using this method requires no specific dependencies, allowing you to directly extract the current VS Code Search view output for downstream workflows without additional environment setup.

What are the limitations of extracting VS Code search results programmatically?▼

A limitation of extracting VS Code search results programmatically is that it only retrieves results currently shown in the Search view, meaning you must execute your search query manually before fetching the output for downstream automation.