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search-claude-convos

Search Claude CLI conversation transcripts for discussions, decisions, or code changes.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#context#search#history#conversations#transcripts#claude cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swtch1/dotfiles --skill search-claude-convos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search-claude-convos
Source: https://github.com/swtch1/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/search-claude-convos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swtch1/dotfiles --skill search-claude-convos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly locate and retrieve information from past Claude CLI conversation transcripts, saving you time searching through lengthy logs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Transcripts: Find specific discussions, decisions, or code changes by searching conversation history.
  • Context Retrieval: Quickly pull up relevant past sessions to regain context on previous work.
  • Use Case: When you remember discussing a specific technical issue or decision but can't recall the exact conversation, this Skill helps you find it.

Quick Start

Use the search-claude-convos skill to find the conversation about optimizing database queries.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-claude-convos

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past Claude CLI conversation history for a specific topic?▼

To search past Claude CLI conversation history, this Skill extracts key terms from your query to perform broad and narrowed searches across session files, prioritizing recency and multi-term matching to present relevant sessions with key excerpts.

What is the best way to find a previous decision or code change in Claude transcripts?▼

The best way to find a previous decision or code change in Claude transcripts is to query this Skill, which scans session files to locate specific discussions and retrieves the initial requests and key excerpts from matching conversations.

Can I search command history alongside session files in Claude CLI?▼

Yes, you can search command history alongside session files in Claude CLI. The Skill optionally searches command history files to help locate specific discussions, decisions, or code changes across your past interactions.

Does searching Claude conversation transcripts require any special setup or dependencies?▼

Searching Claude conversation transcripts requires no special setup or dependencies. The Skill operates directly on your existing session files to extract key terms and retrieve relevant past sessions without external components.

How does this tool prioritize results when searching through lengthy conversation logs?▼

When searching through lengthy conversation logs, the tool prioritizes results by recency and multi-term matching. It extracts key terms from your query to perform narrowed searches and presents the most relevant sessions with key excerpts.

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