Fast file-name and content search using `fd` and `rg` (ripgrep).
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install file-searchOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install file-searchβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/file-search/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
What File Search can do for your AI workflow
Fast file-name and content directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 12,459+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing File Search
Help me get started with File Search
Explains what File Search does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use File Search to fast file-name and content search using `fd` and `rg` (ripgrep)
Invokes File Search with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with File Search in my documents & notes workflow?
Lists the top use cases for File Search, with example commands for each scenario
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File Search extends your AI assistant with the ability to fast file-name and content search using `fd` and `rg` (ripgrep). Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using File Search as its underlying capability.
File Search works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install File Search once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
File Search installs like any other MCP skill: drop the folder into `~/.claude/skills/file-search/` for global access, or `.claude/skills/file-search/` to keep it scoped to one project. After a quick restart of Claude, you can trigger it explicitly with `/file-search`, or let the AI decide when it's the right tool for your request.
With 12,459 installs, File Search has built a substantial following in the Documents & Notes space. That install count reflects consistent demand from developers and teams who've found it genuinely useful. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/file-search/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/file-search/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /file-search or let the AI discover it automatically.
File Search supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
File Search is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Fast file-name and content search using `fd` and `rg` (ripgrep).
Automate my documents & notes tasks using File Search
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up File Search to handle them automatically
File Search is categorized under Documents & Notes. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.
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