Install Docs Search
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npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill docs-searchThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
02
Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads docs-search when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the docs-search skill”. In Codex, type $docs-search.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
AI Maestro Documentation Search
Search your codebase's auto-generated documentation for function signatures, class definitions, API docs, and code comments. Verify correct patterns before writing code. Part of the AI Maestro suite.
Prerequisites
Requires AI Maestro running locally with documentation indexed.
# Install doc tools
git clone https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro-plugins.git
cd ai-maestro-plugins && ./install-doc-tools.sh
Core Behavior
Before implementing any code changes, search docs first:
Receive instruction -> Search docs -> Then implement
Commands
Search
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
docs-search.sh <query> |
Semantic documentation search |
docs-search.sh --keyword <term> |
Exact keyword matching |
docs-find-by-type.sh <type> |
Find by type (function, class, module) |
docs-get.sh <doc-id> |
Get full document content |
Index
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
docs-index.sh [path] |
Full index from project |
docs-index-delta.sh [path] |
Delta index (new/modified files only) |
docs-list.sh |
List all indexed documents |
docs-stats.sh |
Index statistics |
Document Types
| Type | Sources |
|---|---|
function |
JSDoc, RDoc, docstrings |
class |
Class-level comments |
module |
Module/namespace comments |
interface |
TypeScript interfaces |
component |
React/Vue component comments |
readme |
README files |
guide |
docs/ folder content |
Usage Examples
# Semantic search
docs-search.sh "authentication flow"
# Keyword search for specific identifier
docs-search.sh --keyword "UserController"
# Find all class documentation
docs-find-by-type.sh class
# Get full document details
docs-get.sh doc-abc123
# Index your codebase (first time)
docs-index.sh /path/to/project
# Update index after changes
docs-index-delta.sh
Full AI Maestro Experience
This skill is part of the AI Maestro platform, which provides 6 skills for AI agent orchestration: messaging, memory, docs, graph, planning, and agent management.
Tips for Docs Search
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 40 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Docs Search
What does the Docs Search skill do?
Search auto-generated codebase documentation for function signatures, API docs, class definitions, and code comments. Use when the user asks to "search docs", "find documentation", "look up a function", "check the API", or before implementing changes to verify correct signatures and patterns.
How do I install Docs Search?
Run "npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill docs-search" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Docs Search work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Docs Search uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Docs Search free?
Docs Search is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Docs Search?
Docs Search is published by davila7 in the davila7/claude-code-templates repository, together with 39 other skills.





