readwise-search

Search Readwise highlights, quotes, notes, and annotations via Readwise APIs.

19|5|Updated Jan 4, 2026

Search Tags:#search #reading #notes #highlights #annotations #readwise

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill readwise-search

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Skill: readwise-search
Source: https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows/tree/main/skills/readwise-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill readwise-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find specific highlights, quotes, notes, or annotations you've saved in your Readwise library, saving you time searching through your reading material.

Core Features & Use Cases

Semantic Search: Find highlights based on conceptual meaning, not just keywords.
Full-text Filtering: Narrow down results by author, title, or specific text within highlights.
Use Case: You remember reading something about "fiduciary duty" from an author named "Jackson" a while back. Use this skill to search for highlights matching those criteria.

Quick Start

Search your Readwise highlights for information about "fiduciary duty" by author "Jackson".

Frequently Asked Questions about readwise-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search my Readwise highlights by author and keyword?▼

Semantic search finds Readwise highlights based on conceptual meaning rather than exact keyword matches. It uses Readwise APIs to retrieve highlights that share context with your query, even if the specific words differ.

Can I use semantic search to find Readwise quotes without exact keywords?▼

What's the best way to retrieve specific annotations from my Readwise library?▼

You need a Readwise account with saved highlights and annotations. The skill connects to Readwise APIs to search and retrieve your reading notes, requiring no additional dependencies to function.

Do I need a Readwise account to search my reading notes and highlights?▼

You need a Readwise account with saved highlights and annotations. The skill connects to Readwise APIs to search and retrieve your reading notes, requiring no additional dependencies to function.

Does Readwise search support filtering by book title and highlight text simultaneously?▼

Readwise search supports full-text filtering across multiple fields simultaneously. You can narrow down results by combining author, title, and specific text within highlights to find exact quotes.