msw-search — Claude Code skill for MSW API and asset search
Search MSW API references and guides, or look up sprites, animations, sounds, resource packs, and avatars. Use it when .d.mlua lacks the detail you need or you need an RUID.
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a claude-codeWhat msw-search does
This skill routes requests to two search paths: vector lookup through the msw-mcp MCP server for API material, and a REST API for game assets. API results can include explanations, code samples, and related methods. Asset lookup covers sprites, animations, sounds, resource packs, and avatars, including searches for RUIDs.
When you know an API name, check .d.mlua first for signatures, types, and properties. For more context, the skill uses mlua_api_retriever; for implementation guidance and patterns, it uses mlua_document_retriever. Asset searches begin with resource_pack by default, then narrow down to individual RUIDs inside the pack. Search examples use Maker Editor syntax, so convert them before putting the code in a .mlua file.
The documentation search depends on msw-mcp tools. If a call fails, the skill falls back to .d.mlua rather than guessing, so detailed API material may not be available through that search path.
What it helps with
- look up an API usage example
- inspect method parameters beyond a signature
- find a guide for implementing a feature
- locate a resource pack for a monster or background
- retrieve a sprite or sound RUID
Example prompts for the agent
- Find an example for
AttackComponentand its related APIs. - Search for a guide to building an inventory system.
- Find a resource pack for a monster and list suitable sprite RUIDs.
How to install msw-search
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/msw-search/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/msw-search/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/msw-search/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/msw-search/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official msw-search2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/msw-search/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --path plugins/msw-maker-base-skill/skills/msw-searchManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/msw-search/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about msw-search
How do I install msw-search in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add MSW-Git/msw-ai-coding-plugins-official --skill msw-search -a claude-code. The skill file is at ~/.claude/skills/msw-search/SKILL.md.
What does msw-search do?
It searches MSW API material through msw-mcp and game assets through a REST API. For a known API name, it checks .d.mlua before seeking extra detail.
Why does asset lookup start with resource_pack?
A pack can bundle the sprites, animations, and sounds for one asset. The skill searches the pack first, then drills down to individual RUIDs; it switches to another resource type when the request explicitly names one.