goosetown-researcher-local

Search local knowledge base directories for decisions, risks, and context with citations.

142|22|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-local
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: goosetown-researcher-local
Source: https://github.com/block/goosetown/tree/main/.claude/skills/goosetown-researcher-local
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-local

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find relevant information within your local project's documentation, saving you time searching through files manually.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Knowledge Search: Efficiently searches GUIDES/, PLANS/, RESEARCH/, and WORK_LOGS/ for decisions, open questions, risks, and context.
  • Catalog-Driven Discovery: Utilizes CATALOG.md for topic discovery and ripgrep for deep searches.
  • Structured Findings: Returns organized results with clear citations to source files and their status.
  • Use Case: Before starting a new feature, use this Skill to understand past decisions, identify potential risks documented in previous work logs, and gather background context from guides.

Quick Start

Search local documentation for information about 'user authentication'.

Frequently Asked Questions about goosetown-researcher-local

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search local project documentation for past decisions and open questions?

Search local project documentation by scanning GUIDES/, PLANS/, RESEARCH/, and WORK_LOGS/ directories to retrieve past decisions, open questions, and risks. Results include structured findings with direct citations to source files for quick reference.

What's the best way to find context and risks in local knowledge bases before starting a new feature?

Finding context and risks in local knowledge bases is best handled by leveraging CATALOG.md for topic discovery and ripgrep for deep searches. This approach returns structured findings with citations to relevant documentation, ensuring you gather necessary background before development.

Can I use ripgrep to search for specific topics across my project's research and work logs?

Yes, you can use ripgrep to search across your project's research and work logs. The tool leverages ripgrep for deep searches within local documentation directories, returning organized findings with clear citations to source files and their current status.

How does catalog-driven discovery work for local knowledge search?

Catalog-driven discovery for local knowledge search works by utilizing CATALOG.md to identify relevant topics across your project directories. It then applies ripgrep to perform deep searches, returning structured findings with citations to help you quickly locate decisions and context.

Does this local search approach require any external dependencies to gather project context?

No external dependencies are required to gather project context with this local search approach. It operates independently by searching local knowledge bases like GUIDES/ and RESEARCH/ using built-in tools like ripgrep and CATALOG.md for topic discovery.

What limitations exist when searching local documentation for prior decisions and risks?

Limitations when searching local documentation for prior decisions and risks include reliance on existing file structures like GUIDES/ and WORK_LOGS/. It only returns context from local knowledge bases and cannot access external documentation or infer risks not already recorded in the files.