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session-search

Search local Claude project JSONL transcripts for keyword matches.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#search#grep#session#historical-data#transcripts#jsonl
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ItsMattG/property-tracker --skill session-search-itsmattg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-search
Source: https://github.com/ItsMattG/property-tracker/tree/main/.claude/skills/session-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ItsMattG/property-tracker --skill session-search-itsmattg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scans and retrieves past session transcripts to locate occurrences of a keyword, saving time sifting through long histories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Past-session discovery: Locate relevant past transcripts by keyword across the local Claude project archive.
  • Contextual results: Return matching sessions with brief excerpt context to quick-scan relevance.
  • Use Case: Analyze previous conversations to identify recurring topics or validate decisions.

Quick Start

Run /session-search <keyword> to find past session transcripts that mention the keyword.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past Claude session transcripts for a specific keyword?▼

To search past Claude session transcripts for a specific keyword, run /session-search <keyword> to scan the local JSONL archive and return matching historical conversations with brief contextual excerpts.

Can I find historical conversations in my local project archive without network access?▼

Yes, you can find historical conversations locally without network access by performing a case-insensitive text search over the local JSONL transcripts stored within your Claude project archive.

What is the best way to locate recurring topics across past session JSONL files?▼

The best way to locate recurring topics across past session JSONL files is using a local text search to retrieve matching historical data, supporting knowledge audits and decision validation across conversations.

Does session search return the full transcript or just matching context?▼

Session search returns only minimal context with brief excerpts from matching sessions, allowing you to quick-scan relevance instead of sifting through long, complete historical conversations.

Do I need any external dependencies or tools to search local JSONL transcripts?▼

No, you do not need any external dependencies or tools to search local JSONL transcripts, as the skill operates entirely locally without network access and requires no installed components.

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