When should I use search_transcribed versus search_metadata?

Use search_transcribed when looking for specific keywords within the body of a document (like court records). Use search_metadata when searching for specific people, places, or document types (like estate inventories) that are indexed by record category.

Why is fuzzy search necessary for Riksarkivet documents?

Most searchable text in the archives is AI-generated via HTR or OCR. These models frequently misread characters or merge words; fuzzy search (using the ~ operator) accounts for these errors to ensure you don't miss relevant results.

Does this skill support proximity searching?

Yes, it provides specific syntax for finding two terms within a certain distance of each other, which is essential for identifying relationships between names, locations, or events within dense archival pages.

How does the skill handle old Swedish spelling variants?

The skill provides a mapping of common historical variants (e.g., using 'fv' instead of 'v' or 'prest' instead of 'präst') and suggests using Boolean OR operators to search for both modern and archaic forms simultaneously.

Archive Search Expert

Name: Archive Search Expert
Author: AI-Riksarkivet

byAI-Riksarkivet

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ウェブスクレイピングとデータ収集

Optimizes searches within the Swedish National Archives by applying historical spelling variants and fuzzy matching for AI-transcribed records.

The Archive Search Expert skill provides specialized guidance for navigating the Riksarkivet (Swedish National Archives) open APIs, specifically focusing on advanced search strategies for historical documents. It helps users overcome the challenges of AI-generated transcriptions (HTR/OCR) by recommending specific fuzzy search parameters and archaic Swedish spelling variants to ensure high search recall. Whether you are conducting genealogical research or academic historical analysis, this skill streamlines the process of constructing complex Solr queries, managing pagination, and selecting the right tools for metadata versus full-text discovery.

主な機能

01Advanced Solr query syntax optimization for historical archival discovery

02Automated fuzzy search recommendations to mitigate AI transcription (HTR/OCR) errors

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04Historical Swedish spelling mapping to capture archaic document variants

05Proximity search logic for identifying conceptual relationships within text

06Strategic tool selection guidance between metadata and transcribed text searches

ユースケース

01Academic historical research into legal proceedings like 17th-century witch trials

02Genealogical research to locate ancestors in Swedish church or estate records

03Locating specific historical records using a combination of place names, dates, and person metadata

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add ai-riksarkivet/ra-mcp archive-search

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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