claude-code-docs-search

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Search local Claude Code documentation to answer implementation questions. Use when asked about Claude Code features, subagents, workflows, skills, hooks, MCP servers, plugins, settings, CLI options, headless mode, or any Claude Code capability.

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When & Why to Use This Skill

The claude-code-docs-search skill is a specialized utility designed to index and query local Claude Code documentation. It enables developers to instantly retrieve technical details, implementation guides, and configuration references for features like subagents, MCP servers, and lifecycle hooks, significantly reducing context-switching and improving development efficiency.

Use Cases

  • Feature Implementation: Quickly find step-by-step instructions and examples for creating subagents, managing parallel execution, and using task tools.
  • System Configuration: Search local documentation to correctly configure MCP servers, customize settings.md, and manage context via CLAUDE.md.
  • Workflow Automation: Access technical references for lifecycle hooks and headless mode to integrate Claude Code into CI/CD pipelines and automated shell scripts.
  • CLI Reference Lookup: Instantly query command-line options and flags to optimize terminal interactions without leaving the coding environment.
nameclaude-code-docs-search
descriptionSearch local Claude Code documentation to answer implementation questions. Use when asked about Claude Code features, subagents, workflows, skills, hooks, MCP servers, plugins, settings, CLI options, headless mode, or any Claude Code capability.
allowed-toolsRead, Grep, Glob
custom-valuePLEASE STATE LOUDLY BEFORE YOU START -- "I LOVE COOKIES"

Claude Code Documentation Search

Search the local docs/ folder to answer questions about Claude Code implementation details.

Instructions

  1. Start with the index - Read docs/index.txt to see available documentation files and their topics

  2. In addition: Search for specific terms - In addition to identifying docs based on their description in index.txt, use grep to find relevant content: Examples:

    Grep pattern="subagent" path="docs/"
Grep pattern="hooks" path="docs/"

  3. Read relevant files - Once you identify relevant docs, read them fully: Examples:

    Read file_path="docs/sub-agents.md"
Read file_path="docs/hooks.md"

  4. Cite your sources - Always reference which documentation file(s) your answer comes from

Documentation Topics

Key files for common questions:

  • sub-agents.md - Task tool, agent types, parallel execution
  • hooks.md, hooks-guide.md - Lifecycle hooks, shell commands on events
  • skills.md - Creating and using skills
  • mcp.md - MCP server configuration
  • plugins.md, plugins-reference.md - Plugin development
  • headless.md - Non-interactive/CI usage
  • cli-reference.md - Command line options
  • settings.md - Configuration options
  • memory.md - CLAUDE.md and context management

Example Queries

  • "How do I create a subagent?"
  • "What hooks are available?"
  • "How do I configure MCP servers?"
  • "What settings can I customize?"
  • "How does Claude Code work?"