guild-wiki-query

Queries wiki pages by category, tag, freshness, or full-text with ranked results and source metadata.

6|Updated Apr 24, 2026

Search Tags:#search #filters #wiki #frontmatter #ripgrep #sources #knowledge-base

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill guild-wiki-query

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Skill: guild-wiki-query
Source: https://github.com/lookatitude/guild/tree/main/skills/knowledge/wiki-query
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill guild-wiki-query

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Large or growing wikis are hard to search and filter; this skill provides fast, accurate discovery across the wiki by category, tag, freshness, confidence, or full-text matches.

Core Features & Use Cases

Category-filtered search across .guild/wiki with frontmatter-based filtering
Full-text search via ripgrep for under ~200 pages, with scalable MCP fallback for larger corpora
Source resolution to .guild/raw/sources for provenance and citations
Use cases include locating standards, decisions, and sources, or validating what was ingested

Quick Start

Run a /guild:wiki query to search the wiki by category, tag, or full-text.

Frequently Asked Questions about guild-wiki-query

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search a wiki by category and tag using YAML frontmatter?▼

You can search a wiki by category and tag using YAML frontmatter filters to locate pages based on metadata like owner, confidence, and updated_since, returning a ranked list of relevant results.

What is the best way to find specific knowledge in a large wiki?▼

Finding knowledge in a large wiki uses full-text search and smart filters. The system applies ripgrep for under 200 pages and scales to an MCP-backed search for larger corpora to surface accurate results.

How does frontmatter-based filtering work for wiki pages?▼

Frontmatter-based filtering works by querying YAML metadata fields such as owner, confidence, updated_since, and tag. This narrows down wiki pages to match specific criteria before applying full-text search.

Can I use ripgrep to search a wiki with more than 200 pages?▼

Ripgrep is used for wikis under 200 pages. For larger corpora, the search automatically scales to an MCP-backed fallback to maintain fast discovery speeds across the growing wiki.

How do I resolve source citations for wiki search results?▼

To resolve source citations, the search resolves source_refs to the .guild/raw/sources directory. This provides provenance metadata alongside the ranked list of wiki page results.

Does wiki search support filtering by freshness and confidence levels?▼

Yes, wiki search supports filtering by freshness using the updated_since field and by confidence levels. These frontmatter-based filters help surface the most relevant and reliable wiki pages.