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Search Content Skill

Navigate and search the knowledge base efficiently using AkashicRecords directory governance structure.

When to use this Skill

• User asks "where is", "find", "search for"
• User queries file locations
• User looks for specific topics or content
• User needs to navigate knowledge base
• User asks "do I have notes about..."

Workflow

1. Analyze Query

Parse user request:

• Extract keywords and topics
• Identify search scope (specific directory or entire knowledge base)
• Determine search type (filename, content, topic, date-based)
• Assess query specificity (exact match vs fuzzy search)

Examples:

"Where are my transformer notes?" → Topic search, keyword: "transformer"
"Find files modified last week" → Date-based search
"Search for 'attention mechanism' in Research" → Content search, scoped to Research/
"List all meeting notes from October" → Category + date search

2. Choose Search Strategy

Select appropriate strategy based on query:

Strategy 1: Structured Navigation (Preferred)

When to use:

• Query mentions directory names (Work, Research, Personal, etc.)
• Looking for specific categories or types
• Query has clear organizational clues

Method:

• Start at root README.md or specified directory
• Follow directory index structure
• Use README.md files as curated navigation guides
• Narrow down systematically

Advantages:

• Fast and efficient
• Leverages existing organization
• Follows curated structure

Strategy 2: Pattern Search

When to use:

• Looking for filenames matching patterns
• User provides specific naming clues
• Need to find files by naming convention

Method:

• Use Glob for filename patterns: **/*keyword*.md
• Filter by date if needed: files modified in last N days
• Use multiple patterns for comprehensive search

Advantages:

• Direct filename matching
• Fast for filename-based queries
• Good for date-based searches

Strategy 3: Deep Content Search

When to use:

• Looking for specific text or code within files
• Pattern/structured search insufficient
• Need comprehensive text search