# search-docs

Prepares search queries and directs agents to the right ImageKit documentation sources before running the search_docs tool.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 482 installs · ★ 2
- Author: imagekit-developer
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/imagekit-developer/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-09
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/search-docs

## What it does

This skill guides coding assistants when looking up ImageKit features, SDK usage, and pricing. Before calling the `search_docs` tool, the agent rewrites vague user prompts into precise queries. A brief question like "How do I upload?" becomes a query targeted at the ImageKit upload API.

The instructions also guide source filtering. The agent defaults to `imagekit_guides` and `imagekit_community`. For code snippets and technical parameters, it pulls from `imagekit_sdk` or `imagekit_api_references`. Every answer includes Markdown references with source URLs.

Keep in mind that this skill only structures the query logic: without an active `search_docs` tool configured in your environment, the lookup step cannot run.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add imagekit-developer/skills --skill search-docs -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/search-docs/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add imagekit-developer/skills --skill search-docs -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add imagekit-developer/skills --skill search-docs -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install imagekit-developer/skills search-docs
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add imagekit-developer/skills --skill search-docs -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/imagekit-developer/skills --path skills/search-docs
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add imagekit-developer/skills --skill search-docs -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/imagekit-developer/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/search-docs/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- rewrite vague user questions into targeted ImageKit queries
- locate ImageKit SDK examples and API reference endpoints
- find parameter limits for media transformation workflows
- format source reference links from guides and community articles

## Example prompts
- How do I apply background removal using ImageKit AI transformations?
- Find SDK examples for uploading files with ImageKit.
- Check ImageKit pricing tiers and extension unit limits.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: search-docs
description: "Guidance for searching ImageKit documentation with the search_docs tool — how to craft effective queries, select the right sources, and handle results. Use before calling search_docs to look up ImageKit features, APIs, configuration, pricing, or SDK examples."
---

# Documentation Search Skill

Prepare your query and source selection using the guidelines below, then call `search_docs` and present the results following the rules here.

## When to use
- User asks about ImageKit features, capabilities, or services
- Transformation builder fails and you need parameter/limit info
- User asks about APIs, configuration, pricing, or DAM features
- Need to verify if ImageKit supports a specific feature
- Need to find SDK usage examples or API reference details

## Tool Parameters

**Required**: `query` - Clear, specific question about ImageKit (see Query Crafting below)

**Optional**: `sources` array (default: `["imagekit_guides", "imagekit_community"]`)
- `imagekit_guides`: Official guides and tutorials
- `imagekit_community`: User-generated content, practical solutions. Great for troubleshooting and real-world use cases.
- `imagekit_api_references`: Technical API details
- `imagekit_sdk`: SDK implementation examples

## Query Crafting

**Rule: Always rewrite vague user questions into specific, searchable queries before calling the tool.**

| User Says | Bad Query (don't pass this) | Good Query |
|---|---|---|
| "Tell me about ImageKit" | "tell me about ImageKit" | "ImageKit features overview image optimization CDN" |
| "How do I upload?" | "upload" | "How to upload files using ImageKit upload API" |
| "Pricing info" | "pricing" | "ImageKit pricing plans and extension unit costs" |
| "Can it do background removal?" | "background removal" | "How to apply background removal using ImageKit AI transformation" |

## Source Selection

| Use Case | Sources |
|----------|---------|
| General features | `["imagekit_guides", "imagekit_community"]` |
| API details | `["imagekit_guides", "imagekit_api_references"]` |
| SDK examples | `["imagekit_sdk", "imagekit_guides", "imagekit_community"]` |
| Troubleshooting | `["imagekit_community", "imagekit_guides"]` |

## Imagekit Community 
- Valuable for real-world solutions, troubleshooting, and user experiences
- May contain practical tips not found in official guides
- Always include community sources. They often provide insights and solutions that official documentation may not cover, especially for troubleshooting and real-world use cases.

## Handling Results

Always cite sources:
```
References:
1. [Title]: [URL]
```

If results don't answer the question, acknowledge the limitation and suggest contacting ImageKit support.

## Gotchas

- Specific queries yield better results ("How to apply background removal using API" not "tell me about ImageKit")
- Multiple searches may be needed; refine query if first search is insufficient
- Community sources provide real-world solutions; official guides are authoritative
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